The Dangers And Benefits Of The Internet

The internet is a wonderful place to learn, share and do many other things. Many people argue whether being on the internet is good or bad for children. Almost every child uses the internet, whether it’s at home, at school or a friend’s house. The internet is very resourceful, therefore children can expand their knowledge, be more responsible and communicate via social media with family and friends, but whatsoever, many children become victims after accessing the internet. Throughout the essay i will be discussing many benefits and dangers of internet use toward children. Today’s children have access to anything with just a click of a mouse. A survey done in 2002 by the Pew Internet and American Life Project explains how the internet gives access in ways generations before couldn.t. With a wide variety of websites and articles, children are more likely to learn faster than any child that doesn’t have access to the internet. Kids staying on the internet also teaches them how to multitask. According to Liang, Toh and Tzuo, “Various theories and studies have elaborated on and proven that internet access is beneficial to young children’s development and learning.” My youngest daughter who is now ten, used to get on the internet with my permission when

When you tell a kid to go on the computer for 30 minutes, they learn that they can only do some things within the time frame. Over time they learn to be responsible on the internet, and that can help them in the long run and impact and benefit how they learn in school. Families get tablets, and they buy school apps designed for children before they get into school. “Educators criticize edtech companies for producing uninspired products that ignore learning science and yield meager results. School officials can exacerbate such problems through bureaucratic, irrational purchasing and poor program implementation,” said