This article addresses the issue of too much internet usage by kids and teens. It states that the amount of telelvision watched is being replaced by the amount of time kids spend on the internet. It goes on to say that parents find the internet to be both good and bad. It allows them to explore and learn about things they like, but it also can be a dangerous place. The increasing amount of online sexual predators and inappropriate websites for kids make the internet a scary thought for parents. The parents know the internet is a learning tool for home and at school, but are worried about the possible outcomes.
I chose this article because it starts to answer the question I last posted: can technology become too much and too overwhelming for children? This article presents the argument that technology/internet is becoming so popular among kids that it is used more than the television. But this internet use has consequences, and very scary ones at that. Technology use needs to be monitored, and I also believe that the more children are on the internet, the more curious they become. Schools need to encourage the use of technology, but make sure to educate students about the negatives and the scary aspects. Kids are naturally curious, especially when it comes to the limitless world-wide-web.
"Parents: Internet is a double-edged sword" By: Debra Lau Whelan
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