The Danger Lurking Behind the Mouse

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The Danger Lurking Behind the Mouse

Gaming, socializing, news, and research all harmless activities in an online setting. Yet everyday encounters happen that are not appropriate for the viewers in front of the screen. These types of websites feature advertisements that are innocent and also some that are tailored to a more mature audience. While the internet houses enumerable sources of information it is also a trap for the youth of today. Snaring them in a complex and cruel world with no forgiveness. Solicitations and pornography abound and are easily obtained by those of all ages. This is a war that has been fought, is being fought, and will continue to plague the world we live in without fail.

The safety of today’s youth in the online environment is becoming an increasingly popular topic. With subject matter ranging from bullying, identity theft, all the way to sexual exploitation it is no wonder the issue of youth safety online has become a mainstream problem. Over the years these issues have moved from a virtual realm where words and actions were once thought to die in the midst into real consequences physical violence, and suicide.

Figures suggest that as much as 57% of youth have encountered pornography in an online setting. 46% have been given personal information when solicited (Livingston, Magdalena, Regulating Internet at Home). While these numbers are high they do not compare to how little parents/guardians know of what is really happening. As little as 5% believe that these things have happened with there child (Livingston, Magdalena, Regulating Internet at Home). Pornography is an addictive evil. Many of the 57% that had encounters with pornography will search it out later because of curiosity and its addictiv...

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