A New Generation Of Bloggers

The Independent noticed a recent trend of very young kids taking to blogging and sharing their views on a wide range of topics. Be it reviews of new toys, gadgets or even politics, these pre-teens are not shy to air their views on their blogs and have attracted readers from all over the world. The newspaper adds that while the blogs may help improve their literacy skills, it also spoke with a few parents who were concerned about the privacy of their kids and what they share on the web.

They report:

They are the Generation Net, whose toddler years have spawned countless mummy blogs, whether they liked it or not. Now, they’re getting their own back. Children as young as three are turning to blogging to tell their side of the story.

The growing army of child bloggers is tackling subjects from politics to new toys, while improving their literacy skills. The interest has triggered a debate on the wisdom of giving children free rein online, as social networking sites aimed at pre-teens soar in popularity.

The prospect of making money online – research last week found that 10 YouTube stars, including one 16-year-old, earn more than £65,000 a year from their share of its advertising revenue – is adding to the allure, even if child bloggers are more likely to be posting links to YouTube than collecting fat cheques from the video-clip sharing site.

The Independent: “The internet comes of age: Meet the tweeny bloggers”