Where Will Kids Go Online Next?

Oct 7, 2010 9:00 AM ET

Internet Safety for Kids & Families - Advice for Families & Schools from Trend …

It might not be news for teens or even people who closely follow demographic shifts in Internet traffic for a living, but teens are increasingly spending more time on social networking sites that most parents or teachers would not recognize.

Facebook still lingers near the top of the list of sites visited by teens in many countries I studied, but it’s important to be aware of the shifts in their online time.  With legions of kids reaching 13 every year, the minimum age required to use most social networking sites, Facebook and Myspace will one day be replaced by a hipper, more interesting site.  It’s not a question of “if”, but when and where they will go.

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