Teens Prefer Private Blogs

Posted on March 28, 2005

The New York Post has an article about a new AOL study looking at how teenagers use email, IMs and blogs. Half of all teens would rather turn to a blog than their parents when it comes to discussing their feelings. 67% of teens also prefer private blogs where only close friends can have access. Even for dating the Internet is starting to win out. The New York Post writes: "For example, 36 percent of teens said they'd rather ask a boyfriend or girlfriend out on a date through instant messaging than by picking up the phone and calling the person. Just one in four used Ma Bell over IM to set up a date."