Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-252) and index.
Living in a virtual world -- The MySpace generation -- Real people in virtual relationships -- Me, MySpace, and I -- Virtually exposed -- Sex and the media -- Just a few more minutes, mom -- MySpace and your family -- Hate mail -- Proactive parenting : teaching your children to look both ways in cyberspace.
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"Cyber bullying, addiction, sexuality, and virtual friendships are only a few of the complex situations kids confront online. Dr. Larry Rosen offers a full overview of these issues while challenging our commonly held beliefs that these communities are damaging. With his extensive background in both child development and the impact of technology, Dr. Rosen uses down-to-earth explanations of sound psychological theory, incorporates groundbreaking research, and shows parents and educators how social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook can improve adolescents' socialization skills and their overall emotional health."--Jacket.