Children and the Internet

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Did you know that more than 76 percent of kids use the internet more than three to four times a week? Despite the fact that some internet site can display wrongful or misleading information, the internet can be a useful tool for educational purposes. In this paper, readers will discover reasons for how the internet can be helpful for children.
Have you ever wonder what a child does on the internet? Although some websites like: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Kik are good social sites were a child can socialize with other people they may or may not know. The internet enables children to talk to people anywhere in the world. (Mitra, 2013) Sometimes it might have a negative side because it could stop a child from interacting with friends and family which could eventually make them anti-social. But according to research, computers does not make children anti-social. (Mitra, 2013)
As I have said, children are able to learn better when at home on the internet than at school. In addition, children are able to do better academically in school. By comparison, a child can learn better on the internet than being at school reading a difficult book. In addition, some computers programs can help kids on their academic and mathematic skills. When children access the internet on large, publicly visible screens in safe and public surroundings, the net can be their most beneficial friend. Groups of children can learn almost anything by themselves, using the internet. (Mitra, 2013) Also, learning how to use such a tool like a computer or an android can help a child learn how to use heavy machinery.
Because the internet can display misleading information, children can obviously learn from what they are reading. It’s actually not a bad thing i...

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