Comments on: Three observations on policy responses to youth and social network sites http://www.timdavies.org.uk/2008/05/19/three-observations-policy-responses-youth-and-social-network-sites/ working for social change; thinking about the details Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:31:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Richard Langley http://www.timdavies.org.uk/2008/05/19/three-observations-policy-responses-youth-and-social-network-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Richard Langley Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:31:45 +0000 Probably the most important thing to make clear with this, as with any risk, is that there are people to turn to if youngsters have any questions or concerns at all. We can't stop young people taking risks. We certainly can't stop them doing stuff they enjoy. We CAN be there quickly and effectively when needed! Young people are increasingly aware of the potential problems with social networking sites. My own group is currently working with an NGO on an additional DvD resource for schools nationwide just to help that process along. Probably the most important thing to make clear with this, as with any risk, is that there are people to turn to if youngsters have any questions or concerns at all.

We can’t stop young people taking risks. We certainly can’t stop them doing stuff they enjoy. We CAN be there quickly and effectively when needed!

Young people are increasingly aware of the potential problems with social networking sites. My own group is currently working with an NGO on an additional DvD resource for schools nationwide just to help that process along.

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