Undercover

Coben, the author of “The Undercover Parent,” believes that parents should put spyware on their children’s computers to protect them from the dangers of the internet. Spyware is software that you can download onto any computer that allows you to to monitor everything that your child is doing on that computer. I agree with Coben that parents should monitor their children’s internet use; however, I don’t agree that they should use spyware to do so because it is an invasion of privacy. Parents…

In Harlan Coben’s article “The Undercover Parent”(2008), Coben suggests that parents should put spyware on their children’s devices. I strongly disagree with Coben’s argument. I think parents should let their children have independence when it comes to technology. Also, children should have the trust of their parents. In his article, Coben says, “you should simply trust your kids” (paragraph 6). This shows that parents should trust their children to not do prohibited things online. Parents…

In the article, The Undercover Parent by Harlen Coben. Coben’s point to the audience is that you should put spyware on your child's computer but you should tell them you have the spyware on their computer/device. I agree with Coben because you could keep your child safe, to keep a safe eye on them and make sure they're not lying to you of what they are doing If parents put spyware on their teens computer they could keep their child safe. Parents could watch out for them if they're doing or doing…

Harlan Coben posted an online news editorial, titled “The 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…

In Harlen Coben's The Undercover Parent, Coben argues in favor of spyware being applied to the computers of children. He claims that spyware will allow the parent to protect the child from himself/herself as the parent will be able to see every keystroke that the child makes. In doing so, the parents would be able to protect their children from tragic events such as, the author mentions, "gambling away their entire life savings" or having a child being "cyber bullied until the point where she…

Undercover Boss Season 1 Episode 1: Hooters Hooters is known for its wings, beer and beautiful women. It is a billion-dollar-a-year business with 500,000 restaurants in 27 countries. The man behind Hooters is Coby Brooks, the President and CEO. He took over the business and the responsibility when his father died. His main purpose of going undercover was to increase their sales. His disguise continued with the name of Scott. He was assigned inside the kitchen of a Hooters restaurant. Dave,…

If you’ve ever been to Hooters, you have noticed something about the servers. They are all women and it is obvious that they don’t hire men as servers. Hooters is known for discrimination based on gender. In the Undercover Boss: Hooters, Colby Brooks is the CEO of Hooters who goes undercover…

Coben’s article The Undercover Parent pinpoints some key facts on the dangers of the web. Coben’s statements support on how drastic problems can turn if they’re not monitored. From committing suicide due to bullying ,and to talking to strangers on the internet can consider using spyware. Spyware can be useful to easily track and see what your child has done or typed. Spyware is also great to monitor your teens internet activities without them knowing you are. It still keeps that privacy that he…

Parents are usually overprotective with their kids, of course, for there own good, but, is it right to spy on them. Harlan Coben a writer from New York Times wrote an article titled “The Undercover Parent” in which he gives his opinion about spyware, for him is something good and necessary to keep your kids safe. I agree with his since the safety of my kids, if I had one, would be the priority for me. One of Coben’s arguments is if we should or should not trust our kids. As he said in…

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…