a growing number of children are flouting age requirements on sites such as Facebook and MySpace, or using social-networking sites designed just for them.
which some therapists have linked to Internet addiction among adults
In two surveys reported this year by Pew Internet Research -- of 700 and 935 teens, respectively -- 38 percent of respondents ages 12 to 14 said they had an online profile of some sort.
Important article to read about children of all ages creating profiles. I believe this supports our driving need to incorporate instruction and discussion on this topic in schools.