Online Lessons For Parents

I think I'm fairly technically literate.

I've figured out the blogging thing and am becoming somewhat adept at Facebook. I'm even playing a bit with Twitter, which is kind of fun.

But I'm very aware that it's likely my children will far outpace me in their understanding of the online world and social networking. The world of social media is second nature to kids and they're technically savvy at a very young age.

My kids are still too young for the online world, but I do sometimes wonder about how I'll handle it when they do make their online debuts. How will I monitor without being too nosy? How will I give them some freedom but keep them safe?

This blog entry -- Are Parents Clueless? -- and the study to which it refers are thought provoking and a good lesson in making sure we parents aren't too naive about the online world.