Attending a recent school recital for my daughter I was surprised to overhear a group of young girls (maybe grade 4?) talking (loudly) about their facebook profiles, and who was "not their friend". These girls are probably 9 years old, more or less. I knew face was popular with the kids, but I had always interpreted that to mean "teenagers". Apparently not so.

Kids today hear a lot about online safety. They're smart, they're aware of dangers, yet it can be hard for a kid to exercise good judgement even when they know the basic principles. I wonder if this safety stuff is sinking in?

I don't want to sound like a broken record but "abuse icons" are not a replacement for parental supervision, and no one would suggest otherwise.

just a way for those politicians to get their name in the press.

Agree with walkman... Can you say "COPPA".. what a joke that is.

I wonder if this safety stuff is sinking in?

There was excellent piece on the PBS news show called "Growing up Online" . One of the persons interviewed stated that nearly every documented account of any kid meeting up with a stranger they met online was at the kids behest. They weren't tricked or manipulated into anything but instead were actively pursuing it.

Truthfully I think the situation is overblown. Doesn't matter what safeguards facebook or any other online community puts in place if the parents aren't involved.

Online version of that show can be seen here: [www-c.pbs.org...]