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To create closer links between research and practice it is recommended to combine more fundamental, small scale research or research focused on specific ICT tools with research that is much more linked to practice.

Her report, treading a delicate line between tighter regulation and better coordinated parental education, will argue that industry and government must do more to provide information to parents on how to set timers on computers, video games and console games. She will propose:

She will also concede that academic research on the impact of the net on children and their lifestyles is inadequate.

· New codes of practice to regulate social networking sites, such as Bebo and Facebook, including clear standards on privacy and harmful content;· A gold standard for the use of console games, including clear set-up guidance for parents on issues such as pin codes and locks;· Better information for parents on how to block children accessing some websites. Byron has been struck that the technology exists to impose timers and filters, but there has been little take-up, knowledge or development of the technology;

Twitter is different - it is set up to allow you to share with anyone who wants to listen, and for you to listen to anyone that is willing to share.

Customization is also a huge factor in which social networking site teenagers use

Twitter is more than capable of attracting teenagers. It just needs to realise that teenagers do not desire the same service as adults. With adjustments, additions, and money spent on advertising to raise awareness, teenagers could quite easily soon be the ones driving Twitter's growth.