Thing #22: Explore Social Networking

I have had a facebook account for some time.  I set my facebook account up to check on my children and to see what they may be up to. I have not had to be one of the types of parents to ground them from their facebook. They `use technology with caution and make good choices. They accuse me of being a facebook stalker, but that is ok I enjoy knowing what they write and their friends write.
I use facebook mainly to keep in touch with co-workers, family and friends. Being in contact with my high school friends has been a lot of fun through facebook also. I am connected with Hallsville Oldies and this helps me know of illnesses, births, deaths or ones in need of prayer that I went to high school with. It is also a way to find out about anything that someone posts. Having facebook on my phone allows me to check it daily and sometimes more than one time. I really enjoy reading posts by other people and I also enjoy making posts about my own family or just whatever I feel like saying.
I also have a myspace, but I have not checked it in over a year. I just stick with facebook nowadays. One reason, I enjoyed myspace was because I like the background and music that can be downloaded and changed, but it seemed as though myspace was mostly for the younger generation.  I enjoy facebook better because it has helped me connect with people that I have not seen or spoke with in many years.
I believe a facebook would be helpful for my athletes and only be used for scheduling of games/practices or just for athletic girls to use for conversation and such. I also believe  a facebook for each teacher could be beneficial for their students, but only be allowed for their students and parents or other relatives.  I am glad that when I hear kids talk about facebook I know exactly what they are talking about. Keeping up with the latest technology used by the students helps out a lot. I could go on and on about Facebooking so that is all for now.