Several Studies have been conducted to findo out exactly what children are putting on the web, as for as their personal information. A particular study done on kids blogging produced several intersting numbers for the extent of what these chldren are revealing. 70% give their first name, and 20% are giving their full-name and full-names of friends on their blogs. 67% give their age, and 61% contact information, which can be all someone needs to track them down or find out where they live. 59% are even flat out giving their location. 44% are giving out their e-mail address and IM screename. This is where predators can even chat and communicate with these children, which aren’t shy about chatting on the internet. Children say this is how they make more friends and meet “cool” people. Too many kids are forgetting that anyone can say anything on the internet, and most predators know exactly what to say to get kids talking.
