The June 12 article, "A Flashy Facebook Page, at a Cost to Privacy," addresses a topic that is of growing concern - online safety and privacy - and raises a real dilemma:  When is the information we share online, too much information?

As this article astutely points out, our kids' personal information is being accessed by a startling number of interests outside of their social networking "friends".  While some may be aware of the dangers presented by online predators, they are far less conscious of the other safety consequences of sharing personal information.

As it becomes more common to require users to have their personal information shared or stored online in order to participate on the Internet, we are becoming increasingly vulnerable to personal and financial security threats.

Has the time come to demand more control over personal information throughout the Internet spectrum? At the very least, parents should have a conversation with their kids about the full range of online safety issues to help them understand the importance of personal privacy.