What are some of the dangers of social networking?

Social networking can be fun, but there are several things to keep in mind when setting up a page on a social networking website.

1. People may not be who they seem. It's very easy for people to pretend to be someone they really aren't. It's particullarly important for young girls to realize that there are predators on social networking websites who would like nothing more than to exploit them.

2. These websites are public. You never know who might be looking at your page. Future employers can see these pages. If you're not careful of what you say and who you're linked to, you could be passed over for jobs, raises, or othere benefits.

3. Anyone can put anything on their pages. This means that some of the links may lead you to places that will put spyware or viruses on your computer. You need to be very careful whenever you use one of these sites.