Blogging with Caution
Blogging seems like one of the coolest things on the planet. You can be whoever you want to be, share whatever you want to share, and meet tons of people who can relate to you. It's a creative outlet for gathering what most everyone wants — attention and affirmation, but without physically putting yourself in front of a crowd.
For the most part, it's a positive thing, even if you don't always know the people who read it. However, there can be a downside, so make sure you know who or what you might be dealing with when you decide to share yourself with the world.
The anonymity of a crowd
The audience you're speaking to in your blog varies. If you're blogging on a site like Facebook, your exposure is limited (mostly) to people who are affiliated with your school. While this might limit your contact with strangers, it doesn't limit your vulnerability to consequences. This is especially true if you're not careful about what you put out there.
With more than 50 percent of millions of blogs being written by teens between 13 and 19, and roughly eight out of ten teens reading them, your arch enemy may find just the ammo he or she needs to make your life at school as miserable as possible. On the bright side, you might also find that the shy guy or girl that sits across the room from you shares your interests in classical music and fine art.
Who knew?!
The 'rents
You don't have to use Facebook to blog, but that doesn't mean that peop...
Author: Amy Ambler
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