Although blogging has been popular for years, unfortunately many parents aren’t aware that there are a lot of blogs out there, and that their kids are posting to them and creating their own. Along with their kids’ involvement in blogging, there are great blogs out there for parents as well.
A blog is short for web-log. It is a place online that allows the creator to share their thoughts, ideas, and basically express themselves. Because of the popularity of blogging and other social networking sites over the years, many kids have joined in. Here are a few articles that may help you make an informed decision about your child and blogging.
12 safety tips on blogging for parents and kids
Kids, blogs and too much information
At Escobedo MS, many teachers use blogs in their classrooms. We have spent a lot of time making sure that we provide a safe environment for all students participating in classroom blogging. Check out the classroom blogs being used here at Escobedo at the right.
