Im a 12 year old, so here's my veiw:
i dont use myspace and facebook, but i do use gmail to chat. I do not also have a phone (unreality), and im a 7th grader, 12-to-be-13-in-5-days years old. I do use gmail though, and brainden, and gmail is a social site, where i chat and talk with my friends! (which i happen to be doing right now.). When we are after school, we sit around and talk, but chat sites allow s to go on the computer, and talk when there is nothing else to do. IT's helpful for me because i go to school 30 minutes away, and other kids live 30 minutes away - in the other direction! The websites are fun and great for us who have just gotten on break, like me today! i can talk to my friends, and still be at my house, i can go outside whenever i want, and i can go on brainden at the same time!
Tell me if i do not make any sence...