One problem the internet caused stated in the documentary is, it is very hard for parents and authorities to regulate what kids do on the computer. Since the internet is so easy to access via new technologies, authoritative figures just cannot be present with the kids all the time. Another issue the internet has caused reported by the documentary is by it being so addictive, it has taken time away from studying, school work and activities such as reading. This is a problem because education is almost a must in today’s society. However, the documentary fails to acknowledge how the internet has helped kids by providing ways to find answers and acquire research and knowledge.
Before wanting to delete cyber bullying, it is important to know what it is and how is it formed. Then we will know why it must be deleted. What is cyber bullying? Cyber bullying, in simple terms, is the harassment of a child that is caused by another child by using the internet. Cyber bullying is worse than normal bullying because it occurs on the internet, which is a much larger scale.
There are many reasons to worry about it. This social media is hurting our society in such way that it causing harm to one’s privacy, it disseminates misinformation, and effect on student’s grade. It is clear that social media is hurting our society by putting one’s privacy and security at risk. In the article “Teens Privacy Is Threatened by Social Networking” author Peter Bazalgette said, “Can you truly delete entries from social networking sites with the confidence they no longer exist on a server somewhere? You cannot” (Bazalgette p.1).
Florence Foster Instructor David English 102 11 January 2011 I have chosen to write about Brent Staples “What Adolescents Miss When We Let Them Grow up in Cyberspace.” Staples argue that “so called online communities isolate adolescents and hinder their social development” (241). Which I believe to be true, but the world as we know it, is becoming very advanced to technology. So that would basically leave adolescents with two decisions, either they have to jump on board with technology, or be left behind. Which would you prefer? Social interactive technologies, such as instant messaging and texting messaging are beginning to redefine the social networks of today’s youth.
3.2 Describe the risks and possible consequences for children or young people using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies. The internet can be a valuable tool for both educational and social reasons, but there are some serious risks associated with using the internet, mobile phones and other similar technologies. Children and young people are vulnerable and may expose themselves to dangers when using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies. The majority of people when asked would mention the same big three concerns about their Child and the risks and consequences of them using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies. They are Stranger Danger, Pornography and Bullying.
Karen Last: 31/07/2012. Unit Reference: Y/601/1695 Recording of Evidence: Unit Level 3 /Unit credit value 3 / Unit Reference: Y/601/1695Unit Title: Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people. (7.2) Describe the ways of reducing risk to children and young people from: * Social networking * Internet * Buying online * Using a mobile Ways of reducing the risk to children and young people from using, social networking sites, we need to have more heightened public, awareness also private, advice given via the CEOP organisation, of the dangers. Children can sometimes be unaware of this controversial area. They need to be taught not to give out personal info such as telephone numbers as well as their emails addresses, as their information can be pieced together to make a fuller profile of themselves, which can be used against them, to gain their trust and confidence to be possibly be groomed or even worse taken (snatched) .
Ranging from internet addiction, sexual predators, social issues, health problems, and information on subjects that people of certain ages should not find. Sue Scheff is effective in using ethos and pathos in her writing to convince teens and families that although the internet is a great place for learning and social interaction, there are still potential risks and dangers to it and for the younger generations to try to find balance between what’s real and what’s virtual. Scheff’s first issue on internet comes from spending excessive amounts of time surfing the web. If a teen focuses too much time on it, things such as school and social life take the backseat and the Net takes the wheel, resulting in addiction. In the article, “Addiction to Internet ‘Is An Illness’” from The Observer by David Smith, he provides some main internet addiction components, there are four; excessive use, withdrawal that includes feelings of anger, tension and/or depression if the computer is inaccessible.
Cyberbullying and Sexting Cyberbullying and Sexting are two technological abuses that have societal and environmental effects on students and adults today. Siegle (2010) commented, “According to an AP-MTV (2009) poll, more than 75% of 14- to 24-year-olds believe that digital abuse is a serious problem for people their age. Yet, only about half believe that what they post online could come back to hurt them” (p. 15). This in itself creates a problem, in character education because rebellious students hide behind devices instead of being accountable for their actions. The use of cell-phones, gaming and the internet is communication tools of choice for this generation.
Many college students are posting inappropriate pictures and posting comments about substance abuse that violate student-conduct policies or local laws. Students these days are now being charged with code violations because of their Facebook postings. Online communities and texting also is being used as a form of cheating in the classroom. The author states a few institutions are blocking Facebook altogether. He thinks the students should be taught interpersonal intelligence and learn when, where, and what kind of internet usage is appropriate.
I researched so many websites because this became interesting to me. The first website that I was on I really liked what I read. Eclkc.ohs.hhs.gov. Challenging behavior is any behavior that interferes with children’s learning, development, and success at play is harmful to the child, other children, or adults puts a child at high risk for later social problems or school failure (Klass, Guskin, and Thomas; Ritchie and Pohl, 2010). We do not call this behavior challenging because it summons you to a duel or battle but because it is threatening, provocative, and stimulating, all at the same time.