Internet: Dangerous for Children

Introduction

Modern technology is based on 'the internet' which is known for many miraculous advances in the society. We can access uncountable bundles of knowledge on the internet, which is also known as 'Information Super Highway'. Also, we can buy goods, and communicate with family and friends around the globe without leaving the comfort of our own homes. But if it is used for bad purposes it loses its idea of creation, particularly when a child is sitting behind the computer screen. That's why; it is believed that children should be monitored while using the internet.

Thesis Statement

There are several dangers out there that both parents and children should be aware of (Slevin, 59).

Discussion

First of all, we have the subject of the "new and improved" way of shopping, on-line. If a child wonders onto a website of this sort then the child may be able to by something that cannot be afforded, or something the child is prohibited to own, but this is only the beginning of the problems your youngster will encounter if he or she is unsupervised or uneducated about on-line purchasing sites. They might reveal important information such as name, address, credit card, number etc., and if a website is not secure (make sure the website as a privacy policy of some sort) then a hacker -someone who illegally gains access to and sometimes tampers with information in a computer system- may use your personal data for things such as identity theft, and they might even want to learn the whereabouts of you and your little one. It ordinarily doesn't get this extreme, but you should never take any chances when dealing with something this serious (Carrington, 54).

This leads me to my most important issue - “Pedophiles and pornographers online”, this is an utmost danger for kids ...