All over the world teens are using the internet in their everyday lives, whether it is simply watching a funny video on YouTube or doing research on many different topics for a class project. No matter the reason it is used, the internet has always been very dangerous if not well monitored. Now that teens have greater access than ever to the World Wide Web, parents are facing a new set of dilemmas, such as teens sending inappropriate content, talking to strangers they do not know, and dealing with bullying.
Engaging in inappropriate context, such as “sexting”, is a dangerous activity for teens. Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding sexual photos or sexually suggestive messages through text message or email. It could have adverse …show more content…
Many parents tell their children not talk to strangers but with the internet it's a whole different perspective. Just because a teen is not talking to a stranger face-to-face does not mean it's not as dangerous. Strangers who sit behind computer screens, faceless and nameless may try to interact with teens, acting like someone their not; For example, a teen girl gets a message on Facebook from a guy she does not recognize. He says he is her age and wants to hang out, but behind this anonymous Facebook user is an adult trying to cause danger. Some parents do not realize the risks their children could be taking when interacting with complete strangers, which could result in a teen being kidnapped and/or rapped.
Cyberbullying is another dangerous interaction with teens today. Cyberbullying can happen any day at any given time even if a teen is completely alone. Whether done in person or through technology, the effects of bullying are similar and is even harder for teens to get away from online then in person. Forty-three percent of teens admit to being cyberbullied in the past year, but teens who don't usually suffer with emotional or mental issues that could cause a teen to commit self harm. Parents should always be aware of any change in their child's behavior because it can happen to
Engaging in inappropriate context, such as “sexting”, is a dangerous activity for teens. Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding sexual photos or sexually suggestive messages through text message or email. It could have adverse …show more content…
Many parents tell their children not talk to strangers but with the internet it's a whole different perspective. Just because a teen is not talking to a stranger face-to-face does not mean it's not as dangerous. Strangers who sit behind computer screens, faceless and nameless may try to interact with teens, acting like someone their not; For example, a teen girl gets a message on Facebook from a guy she does not recognize. He says he is her age and wants to hang out, but behind this anonymous Facebook user is an adult trying to cause danger. Some parents do not realize the risks their children could be taking when interacting with complete strangers, which could result in a teen being kidnapped and/or rapped.
Cyberbullying is another dangerous interaction with teens today. Cyberbullying can happen any day at any given time even if a teen is completely alone. Whether done in person or through technology, the effects of bullying are similar and is even harder for teens to get away from online then in person. Forty-three percent of teens admit to being cyberbullied in the past year, but teens who don't usually suffer with emotional or mental issues that could cause a teen to commit self harm. Parents should always be aware of any change in their child's behavior because it can happen to