Growing up Online

As families and schools across the world are "logging on," parents and educators face the issue of protecting children from the material they have access to on the internet. The internet has become so relevant for the youths of today. They see it as a continuation of their existence because it allows them to display a whole new identity different from the one their parents know about. Teenagers feel that when they cant talk to mom and dad about their problems they can always find someone on the internet to listen to their problems, whether the advice given is good or bad. They create a whole new private world outside of their parents' reach. Teachers are now faced with the difficult task of incorporating technology into the work done in the classroom. Devices such as projectors and smart boards are being used to enhance the learning experience.
Although the internet is very relevant to today's society, it can also have adverse effects on its users. for example, there is cyberbullying where kids get bullied on line and most end up committing suicide because of all the negative things said about them on the internet. There is also the fear of child predators. Children can be stalked online, coerced into meeting a complete stranger, kidnapped, raped or even killed. But the internet can be safe if used properly and with supervision.