Generation MySpace: Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence (Paperback)

by Candice M. Kelsey (Author) "Think back to when you were fifteen or sixteen years old..." (more)
Key Phrases: online social networking, online social networks, networking sites, Friends List, Terms of Use, Los Angeles (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A must-read for any parent...a detailed, practical guide." -- Wendy Shalit, author of Girls Gone Mild

"An essential guide. Parents must find out how overpowering and influential social sites have become ... Eye-opening." -- Library Journal, starred review

"Generation MySpace is an absolute must read." -- Rosalind Wiseman, New York Times-bestselling author of Queen Bees & Wannabes

Product Description
Does it seem like your teen can't tear herself away from friends on the computer screen (except to text them on her cell phone)? That's because MySpace, Facebook and YouTube are your son or daughter's life, not just another passing diversion. All that energy and time spent online is affecting your teen's life in countless ways, from sexual pressure and privacy to social standing and self-esteem. Some schools are banning online networking sites, yet your child insists they're "no big deal." Who's right? Drawing on personal interviews with hundreds of teens, educator Candice M. Kelsey helps parents assess what they should--and shouldn't--be worried about when it comes to technology. A landmark book, Generation MySpace is the first guide to the new world of online adolescence, where you'll discover:

* The Appeal of MySpace: How interaction becomes addictive, and how to stop it from taking control
* Profiles, Adds, and Top 8 Popularity: How "friending" is redefining friendship
* Baring It All: How kids as young as eleven are learning to market themselves--and why they're looking to celebrities and porn stars first
* The Drug Connection: How social networking has made illicit substances easier for teens to get, and even easier to hide
* From Predators to Cyber-Bullies: How to help your kids protect themselves

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (March 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600940110
• ISBN-13: 978-1600940118
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #199,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening to say the least, March 22, 2007

By	C. Daniel (St. Louis, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

4AYN, *H*, 26Y4U, 262, LMIRL, TDTM, WYGOWM, P911, F2T. If you are a parent and you don't have a clue what any of this means, then you don't have a clue about what your teenager is up to online. This book is worth the cover price just for pages 61-68. I'm talking eye-opening for a non-digital-age parent... )sigh). Why are 110 million teens signed up with Myspace accounts? What's the attraction? Who cares! Right? That'swhat I thought... until I read this book. Startling really. This writer has clearly done her research and is not trying to scare parents, but to inform in a sortof 'you can do this, you can understand your child's world' sort of way. On the downside, it's a little long and perhaps goes into a bit too much depth--but it's well organized and easy to skip around to find what you want. Despite a few nagging shortcomings this is a book every parent with kids from college-age on down should buy asap. Think your kids are up late at night using the computer for school "research"? Hah. Buy the book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Parent's Must Read for 2007, February 28, 2007

By	A. Nizam - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is truly a Generation of MySpace with over 80 Million users...My wife got me this book as a present and I read the entire thing within days. This is a must read guide for parent who have teens. This makes a great gift for any mom or dad or anyone who wants to learn about teens and the interent, specifically MySpace!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First of it's kind, February 26, 2007

By	S. Alajian - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first "My Space"book from this perspective, and it's right on. Not a 'scare you into action' read, but one that clears misconceptions about My Space and what kids are using it for. It is a must read (especially for those who have the computer in plain site). Find out what My Space is all about through the eyes of a teacher who loves and appreicates her students and has genuine concern for them. Ms. Kelsey's work makes me a better parent. So, thanks!