The kids of this generation are more concerned about how many likes they got on a picture rather making sure the weather is good enough to shoot some hoops after school. In other words, this is a digital generation. Nowadays, kids younger and younger are discovering social media sites, tools, and loads of information the internet offers. The power of the internet is immense, and can lead to great discoveries, and adventures. Along with all the great things the internet offers, it also has a lot of dangers. Things like pedophiles, rapist, and child predators are very prominent today on the internet. Not only that, but now kids have to be very careful what they put out on the internet because future employers do look at it. The way your child uses the internet could affect their career paths. Many parents are struggling to monitor and keep their children safe while using the internet.
Although it may seem simple, there are a lot of debates and discussions on the best way to keep children safe while not going overboard. Writer, Harlan Coben in his essay, “The Undercover Parent” argues that using …show more content…
Coben writes, “. . . the young boy unknowingly conversing with a pedophile or the girl who got cyberbullied to the point where she committed suicide.” He then brings up the important question, “Would a watchful eye have helped?” This is really the question that everyone is trying to answer. Coben then goes on to say, “You are there to start conversations and to be a safety net. . . you’re listening for dangerous chatter.” Coben is basically saying that is parental responsibility to be the “safety net” for you child. Many parents shy away from spyware, but in all honesty its only there for a good purpose. I think if these kids internet use was monitored, there would be a different outcome of these stories. In addition, I think that installing spyware is a very foolproof way to protect your
Although it may seem simple, there are a lot of debates and discussions on the best way to keep children safe while not going overboard. Writer, Harlan Coben in his essay, “The Undercover Parent” argues that using …show more content…
Coben writes, “. . . the young boy unknowingly conversing with a pedophile or the girl who got cyberbullied to the point where she committed suicide.” He then brings up the important question, “Would a watchful eye have helped?” This is really the question that everyone is trying to answer. Coben then goes on to say, “You are there to start conversations and to be a safety net. . . you’re listening for dangerous chatter.” Coben is basically saying that is parental responsibility to be the “safety net” for you child. Many parents shy away from spyware, but in all honesty its only there for a good purpose. I think if these kids internet use was monitored, there would be a different outcome of these stories. In addition, I think that installing spyware is a very foolproof way to protect your