A recent survey conducted by The Pew Internet and American Life Project reported that teens may be more cautious with sharing demographic information than we think. The survey reported that although teens are putting their first name and a photo, most do not include a full name or make their profile public. They are using these sites to connect with friends and people they already know. The most popular sites that teens with ADHD discuss in our offices are MySpace and Facebook. Another safety mechanism is that most social-networking sites have restricted access to their profiles in some fashion, such as by requiring passwords or making them available only to friends on an approved list. However, even with these safeguards, I continue to recommend that parents monitor their teens profile and general internet activity. Remembering that developmentally most teens believe they are immune to most problems in society.

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