I found this youtube video of a Katie Couric special on "Teens & the Internet". I thought it was very factual, and worthwhile. As you watch it, my question to you is, "How is the internet breaking the traditional family structure apart today?" Click the link below to view the special.
Teens & the Internet
Today, children are running home to their computers, where they have a "safe haven". They no longer speak to their parents, they eat dinner in front of the computer, etc. What ever happened to the entire family sitting around the table at dinner discussing their day?
It is apparent that the internet is taking over the lives of teens, and breaking apart families little by little. It is the role of the parent or guardian to make sure their teen uses the internet properly. If parents took more control over their child's computer, kids would be more respectful, well-behaved, and they would value the meaning of "family".
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I liked watching this clip, it shows one medium's view of growing up online that conflicts with the Frontline piece we all watched. This clip made it sound like we're all in danger just by logging on, and that all our children are going to be abducted. Frontline clearly addressed that most instances invloving internet sexual predators (or just predators)required the direct involvement of the prey. 99.9% of the time we recognize a sexual predator or a cyber stalker when we see one. I would probably maintain that very little physical danger results from the internet.
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