In “The Undercover Parent,” a newspaper article written by Harlan Coben (in March 16, 2008), Coben insists that parents install spyware on their children’s computer, but to use it only to a specific level. He argues that parents should have this software to make sure that their kids are guarded and that they are not contacting with anyone that may cause them any harm. However, he also understands that parents should not use it to find out personal information or to read the gossip that happens…
kids are doing over the internet. He states that spyware can be a useful tool to spy on your child. I agree with coben’s argument that parents should spy on their for certain sites. Spyware can let you see every keystroke your child does. There are many dangers on the internet where your child can not go on. His arguments state many reasons why parents should put on spyware on their child’s computer. I agree with coben that parents should put spyware on their kids computer. The internet can…
Coben’s argument is that using spyware to monitor your children’s internet use is a good thing. I agree with him on monitoring teens, but I disagree on using spyware. Spyware is a device that can let parents see every keystroke or search. I think it is unnecessary for parents to use. It is a huge invasion of privacy for teens who have nosy parents. My first reason is if you’re going to monitor your child’s internet use, let them know you’re watching them. Talk to them about their browser…
Harlan Coben argues in his op-ed, “The Undercover Parent” (2008) that parents should use spyware to monitor their children’s online without being an invasion of their privacy, though it may be uncomfortable for them to do so. He writes in an informal tone for parents of teens who use the Internet at home for his purpose to inform parents of the dangers of the Internet in order to increase their children’s protection online. I disagree with Coben’s case about how parents should monitor their…
Parental Spyware: A Debate for the Ages The internet, as well as being an efficient resource, also presents a difficult ethical dilemma for humanity as a whole. More specifically, it presents a debate for parents on whether their children should be allowed on it, as it poses many dangers as well as virtues. This also brings up a topic that many parents avoid: parental spyware. Harlan Coben, a writer and a father of four, faces this issue head-on in his article, “The Undercover Parent”. In his…
the internet. He thought spyware would be the best equipment to use against teens without them even knowing. The reason why coben helps parents out is because he figured parents are eager to find out what their kids when having access to the internet. In conclusion this source will alert parents to be more watchful on their kids. Coben’s argument is about using spyware to monitor their kids…
Undercover Parent” (16 March 2008) that suggests to parents that they should have conversations about their teens, and let them know spyware, on their computer, is a possibility. The author was first told about spyware by his friends at a dinner; since then, he has explored the thought of placing spyware on children’s computers. Coben’s purpose was to persuade parents to place spyware on their children’s, or to at least think about it, to monitor their children’s internet usage. The intended…
Although deciding if you trust your child or not may seem trivial, it is in fact crucial in terms of today’s concerns over teenagers’ use of the internet. If you were a parent with teenage children, would you use spyware to monitor your child’s internet use? This is what many parents have chosen to do in order to watch what their children are doing on the internet. Many parents use it to protect their children from things like cyberbullying and pedophiles, while others use it to spy on them to…
The World Wide Web can be bad for teens, by installing spyware this could cause your child to lose trust. The use of spyware can be helpful for many parents that want to get closer to their child. Spyware can be use to watch and record anything that a child does on a computer. In or out of the house, but is also a way to look for their devices when stolen or loose. Parents would trust their…
benefits of spyware greatly outweigh the invasion of privacy. Throughout his essay, he maintains a friendly, parent-to-parent tone that one can compare to a conversation over coffee. As a college student without children, I found it difficult to understand the importance of monitoring children’s internet activities. However, when I forced myself to take on the perspective of a parent, I found Coben’s argument to be far more compelling, and found myself understanding the importance of spyware on…