SXSW 2012 - Facebook, Twitter & Beyond: What's a Parent to do?

Facebook, Twitter & Beyond: What's a Parent to do?
Event	Interactive 2011
Format	Dual
Organizer	Keri Pearlson – kp partners
Description	This interactive session is a discussion hosted by a mom and her 14 year old daughter about using social networks. Mom works on social networks as part of her job. Her daughter played on NeoPets when she was 7. At 12 she asked for a 'Facebook'. As a young teen, she attacked Twitter. MySpace isn't of interest. She attended SXSWi sessions last year to learn more. Her parents set boundaries for each tool, and monitor her activities. She's always finding new apps, and trying them out. She likes to be on social networks while watching TV and would be on the computer all the time if not for the boundaries. Fights occur every time a boundary is pushed. What's a parent to do?
Questions Answered	How young is too young to be on a social network? What do kids do/find so engaging about social networks? Are social networks replacing face-to-face playtime? What's the benefit? What's the drawback? What boundaries do parents place on their kids use of social networks? What are reasonable boundaries? What is the kid's perspective?
Level	Beginner
Category	Social Networking
Tags	Facebook, parenting, Social Networking

Facebook, Twitter & Beyond: What's a Parent to do?