The Teenage Blog Outbreak
Author: Ken Snodin

Blogs are the new buzzword in cyberspace. Anyone and everyone
who uses the Internet now know about the concept of blogging.
Though males and females, young and old alike are blogging
away, it is the teenagers who have the briskness to use this
new virtual platform to its maximum potential.

Having grown up using the computer and the Internet for a large
number of their informational needs, these first-generation
computer users are at ease when they convey their opinions,
thoughts and feelings using the web technology. The use of
various platforms of communication on the net comes extremely
naturally to them. Unlike older writers who sometimes tend to
experience moment of stagnation, the teens can be seen blogging
effortlessly.

The rapid emergence of blogs can be attributed to the unequaled
characteristic of the platform where teens can acquire a sense
of satisfaction from expressing themselves while remaining
anonymous if they want to. Teens create their own blogging
space and invite friends, peers and even strangers to join in.
This allows for them to receive the much-needed attention that
many youngsters today want. But, one of the most frightful
nightmares of a teen is the fear that a parent or a custodian
will chance upon his or her blog.

Though teenagers can write with great alacrity on the blogging
platforms, they have very little experience of writing beyond
the Internet. This is primarily because publishers of
magazines, journals and newspapers are extremely skeptical of
publishing young writers. This discourages the youngsters and
is probably throttling a major talent which is emerging.

Blogging has found acceptability among the youth since it
allows them a forum wherein they can express themselves and
showcase their talents without the restraining arms of the
publisher. The large reach of this new-age phenomenon grants
them the flexibility of using their technical skills to acquire
attention and to gain a readership for their writing.

Blogging is also a medium by which people with similar
interests and opinions can come together and share views.
Discussions, arguments and debates can abet thought and can
provide positive reinforcements to the teens of the world. This
medium of self expression helps the teenagers to put their
thoughts out there where someone will notice it. And given the
busy schedules of most parents, it provides a much-needed
release.


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