Blogs and Teenagers: Teenage Blogging
One place that many adolescents spend a lot of time is online (Herring, Kouper, et al 2004). Being online allows them the opportunity to embark on self-discovery, connect with others, experiment with gender and learn about the world. Many adolescents have embraced blogging, and some studies suggest that almost half of all blogs are created and maintained by teenagers (Rainie & Horrigan 2005; Huffaker & Calvert 2005). It is for this reason that parents and educators need to be aware of the some of issues surrounding the practice and these are now discussed more fully. »




