<p>As a senior in college I understand many of the conerns about blogging, but not all of them.</p>
<p>First, what buisness is it of the school’s what’s being published on these blogs? Anything short of direct threats to anyone’s well being should never enter the school administration’s radar unless they, of course, are normal subscribers. </p>
<p>Secondly, I find it completely acceptable for a parent to know what their child is doing on the net. When/if I have kids you can bet your sweet ass I’ll have a pretty good idea what’s going on. I won’t forbid it, but they’ll know to keep things on the up and up.</p>
<p>Thirdly, the purpose of the blog is to gain readership. I watch my stats like a hawk (when I’m not sleep deprived from homework) because I want to know that someone is visiting and reading about my pathetic life. (Speaking of which go to: luke.evilmonkeycult.com)
Livejournals are a little different because they’re more about a community of readers and commenters, but independent blogging is completely about the hits.<br>
Why would we (I) be willing to air my personal life? 1.) I find it much easier to express myself in text than in words. I’ve made friends and family cry (in a good way) because I expressed concerns about my personality. 2.) It helps keep me levelheaded in person. I tend to not vent at people except in text when I can read and change what I’m entering.</p>
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<p>Anyway, the important part of this post:
Blogging and online journaling is a good thing because it allows us to find people with common and diverse mind sets and opens the chance for discussion. However, you must teach your child (no lecturing…that’s just demeaning) what is acceptable. This should apply to both the net and to in person meetings.</p>