The internet can be regarded as one of the primary developments that has resulted from the evolution of technology. It has proven to be an excellent source, ranging from assisting those with work that is difficult to complete to those who may use the internet for simple, yet effective things. Public schools utilize the internet as support while conducting education. Many children exemplify considerable intelligence and knowledge when navigating Internet sources, which indeed, further allow them to enhance their education. However, while children may obtain a wide education it could be said they lack the components of socializing without technology and may remain ignorant in topics that are not specifically enhanced or supported with the Internet.
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Both parties gave thoughts that seemed to align. The first party, a 49 year old woman stated, “The internet is an excellent tool for parents to use, in efforts improve knowledge and understanding amongst children. However, if parents are not vigilant enough, the internet may be a negative factor for children as a result of having access to inappropriate content. It may also be negative since children may lack the social skills they need by focusing on their social skills in the virtual world.” Similarly, a 15 year old girl expressed thoughts that were close to the previous party. “The internet is a wonderful thing. It helped me with a book research project and I find that it is great for expressing opinions, exploring other thoughts, while uplifting the moods of others online. However, it becomes a negative source when one uses it primarily for games or putting others down with negative views and comments.” Both of these parties further exemplify ways in which the internet is useful for society as well as ways in which it is faulty.
While the internet may provide phenomenal assistance to children wishing to expand their education substantially, it is fair to say and important to be aware of the consequences that may arise from improper use of technologies. The question of whether or not technologies does in fact prove to improve social skills among children continues to remain divided between many and may still debated for many years to come. In addition, one may be left to decide whether or not the internet is indeed more favorable and whether or not they may triumph the imperfect qualities of
Both parties gave thoughts that seemed to align. The first party, a 49 year old woman stated, “The internet is an excellent tool for parents to use, in efforts improve knowledge and understanding amongst children. However, if parents are not vigilant enough, the internet may be a negative factor for children as a result of having access to inappropriate content. It may also be negative since children may lack the social skills they need by focusing on their social skills in the virtual world.” Similarly, a 15 year old girl expressed thoughts that were close to the previous party. “The internet is a wonderful thing. It helped me with a book research project and I find that it is great for expressing opinions, exploring other thoughts, while uplifting the moods of others online. However, it becomes a negative source when one uses it primarily for games or putting others down with negative views and comments.” Both of these parties further exemplify ways in which the internet is useful for society as well as ways in which it is faulty.
While the internet may provide phenomenal assistance to children wishing to expand their education substantially, it is fair to say and important to be aware of the consequences that may arise from improper use of technologies. The question of whether or not technologies does in fact prove to improve social skills among children continues to remain divided between many and may still debated for many years to come. In addition, one may be left to decide whether or not the internet is indeed more favorable and whether or not they may triumph the imperfect qualities of