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.
Have they all just become dangerously lazy? Is it something in the water? Are the schools to blame? It’s a good thing students are forced to do a minimum amount of community service hours in order to graduate otherwise many students wouldn’t gain a sense of civic responsibility or build lifelong habits of helping others. Teenagers of America are obsessed with social networking sites and online gaming.
I have notice that Facebook catalysis people’s search for attention. The little things like getting a comment or feedback becomes addictive, leading to more Attention Seeking (“OMG can’t believe what just happened!”). Status and what people say they’re up to doesn’t really reflect who they are or what’s really happening in their lives. It’s the most superficial skim of a person’s
Technology has made a large number of us rude and oblivious to our surroundings. But it has also created an opportunity for others to interact. For example, many girls in my high school would act promiscuous and provocative over Instagram or Facebook. But in school they would act the exact opposite. It doesn’t seem to cross their mind that they are just going to end up hurting themselves and human communication in the long
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.
Though technology is used for productive reasons, it has become the prime hub of cyberspace’s social connection. Technology, no matter the size or form, has imposed itself into society’s daily ventures, causing it to be an addictive poison. Technology users need to find a way to limit them from overusing and apply different methods of connecting with others. Being able to socialize in person other than using technology, can not only enrich the community but also prevent the growth of social isolation, health issues, and remorseful habits. Now that technology is being used so abundantly, people are becoming socially isolated and disconnected from reality.
So, partly as a result of forgetting that people online are still real, and partly because they don't know the conventions, well-meaning cybernauts, especially new ones, make all kinds of mistakes. The book Netiquette has a dual purpose: to help net newbies minimize their mistakes, and to help experienced cyberspace travelers help the newbies. The premise of the book is that most people would rather make friends than enemies, and that if you follow a few basic rules, you're less likely to make the kind of mistakes that will prevent you from making friends. The list of core rules below, and the explanations that follow, are excerpted from the book. They are offered here as a set of general guidelines for cyberspace behavior.
The extra stress of care and expenses can sometimes take a toll on the parents or caregiver which can lead to abuse. Also the condition of the child could prevent the ability to fight back or tell someone. People have to be extra mindful to look for signs of abuse and be extra supportive of the ones taking care of disabled children. Due to advances in technology, children are susceptible to internet predators. Children are meeting sexual predators on the internet and forming relationships with them and unknowingly allowing them into their lives.
The youngsters, thus, mostly go home and sit in front of a TV, search web or play computer games. This is not only wasting their time, but detrimental to their health as lacking of physical activities. By working for charitable or community organizations, students are encouraged to do something more creative and participate in more outdoor activities which provide many benefits to both mental and physical health. Beside, the skills gained through these works will not be only important for them to draw on in their later life, but also a valuable asset on the CV which can increase their employability. Another equally important reason is that volunteering can help to increase students' self-confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction.
The Internet is the leading distractor in young students and adults. A few other causes include Social networks, gaming, and television play a huge toll in student’s schedules and are pushing into studying time. Little do students know that the internet has assisted with spotting someone else’s work within theirs, “with the rise of the Internet, cheating has become easier--and easier to detect” States McCollum. (McCollum, S. 2002). Procrastinating is also a sign that the student does not take an interest in the subject or feel they do not need to put as much effort because they feel they are already educated enough to pull off the assignment in a short period of time leading to stress factors that also change the quality of the work.