Giuliani's Object Lesson on Facebook

Here's another teachable moment for teens and social networking: Even when you think your profile is limited to only people you want to see it and the info you post will not become widely public, there's no guarantee. Especially if you're the daughter of a presidential candidate and you're supporting another presidential candidate.

A writer for Slate revealed that Caroline Giuliani, the 17-year-old daughter of Republican presidential contender Rudy Giuliani, had been a member of the Facebook group supporting a Democratic candidate, "Barack Obama (One Million Strong for Barack)." She left the group after Slate's Lucy Morrow Caldwell contacted her.

Caldwell could see her profile and reach out to her because she is a student at Harvard University, where Caroline Giuliani is an incoming freshman this year. Her Facebook profile can be viewed by members who have access to Trinity School in New York City and Harvard University Facebook networks.

A good story, yes, but this is not earth-shattering news, mind you. Giuliani's strained relationship with his two children from his previous marriage to Donna Hanover has been well documented. But since Caroline left the Obama group and refused to respond to Slate's queries, she clearly wants her privacy on this issue. She even altered her last name so as not to be easily found on Facebook. She just didn't realize she jeopardized that privacy when posting her views on Facebook.

LINK: Daddy Dearest: Giuliani's daughter is supporting Barack Obama [Slate]