The internet is a network system to join computers worldwide, and was developed for a U.S. government project to improve military preparedness (Smith, 2002). Several inventions have changed the way people communicate with each other. From the old fashioned telegraph to today 's modern communication technology, people tend to create easier ways to correspond. Today’s communication technologies, such as e-mail and other internet chat programs, have created a cheap and incredibly fast communications system which is gaining steady popularity. Technologies, such as computers and the Internet, have become tangled in young people 's lives. “According to the Kaiser report, in 2004, 74% of 8-year olds to 18-year olds in the United States had Internet …show more content…
As the Internet has become vital in the lives of young people, their online activities and interactions have become the focus of intense research. For youth, the negative impacts of the Internet include Internet addiction as well as online risks such as cyber bullying. On the other hand, Internet has become a boon for kids. It’s only because of Internet technology that children with disabilities can learn easily unlike the older days. It is becoming evident that the Internet presents risks as well as opportunities to youth, therefore it’s necessary to discuss about both perspectives of internet on …show more content…
There is evidence that Internet addiction has a negative effect on academics (a drop in grades), family relations (having to hide their excessive Internet use from parents), physical health (sleep deprivation due to long hours of Internet use), mental health (depression), and finance (cost of accrued Internet expenses) (Chou, Condron, and Belland 2005). Online gaming and chatting are enjoyable same as any other leisure activities that do not always lead to Internet addiction. However, some evidence suggest that frequency of computer use such as playing games decreases the quality of friendships and romantic relationships, and can have a negative effect on academics (Wainer 2008). One of the most common forms of harassment among youth is cyber bullying. The following was the result of the survey taken by Ybarra and Mitchell on 10- to 15-year-old kids who have used the Internet at least once in the last 6 month in 2008. “Fifteen percent of all of the youth reported an unwanted sexual solicitation online in the last year; 4% reported an incident on a social networking site specifically. Thirty-three percent reported an online harassment in the last year; 9% reported
According to Li, O’Brien, Snyder, and Howard (2016), problematic internet use may lead to serious psychosocial dysfunction and has resulted in a proposed diagnostic criterion for the DSM-5 in order to assess the disorder. In the United States, 6% to 11% of internet users are problematic internet users. Researchers, in fact, compare problematic internet use to the assessed criteria for gambling and internet gaming disorder. They have also concluded that college-aged teens and young adults are at most risk due to the availability of internet access around them and the direct relationship between the internet and education. Symptoms include impaired physical health such as obesity or sleep disorders, psychological distress, and behavioral problems. Students may also experience more interpersonal problems and worse school and work performance.
The whole world is connected by technology. Over time, technology has advanced from payphones and typewriters to cellphones and computers. The progression from a gray-screened cellular device to an advanced smartphone allows easier accessibility. So the question is whether or not the Internet or online technology is affecting the way we read long texts. In my opinion, I agree with Nicholas Carr, who states that "our hyperactive online habits are damaging the mental faculties we need to process and understand lengthy textual information.”
I chose to continue with my current article, “The Internet: A Clear and Present Danger”, by Cathleen A Cleaver. I chose to use the styles directed questioning and free writing to create my Essay about The dangers of the internet and the affects on children.
In the first essay, What Adolescents Miss When We Let Them Grow up in Cyberspace by Brent Staples, there were several interesting points made about whether technology helps or harms our everyday lives. Social networking has increased the ability to socialize with people all around the world in a revolutionary way. Being able to access so many social oriented websites, it has helped advance our connections by allowing the elderly who had been isolated before they gained access to the web. However, even though it has increased the potential of communicative opportunity, it has also brought some harmful reality to light. While increasing the connections of the elderly, research shows that it is beginning to isolate the younger generations. The youth of today are losing the
The Internet Has a Negative Impact on American Families Does the Internet truly have a negative impact on today’s family life? Many say that most definitely does. Have you ever known someone who is obsessed with the Internet or spends more time on the Internet than they had intended to? You might begin to think they are addicted. Ricco Siasoco defines Internet addiction as “a broad term including users addicted to chat rooms, auctions, web surfing, among others.”
According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, about 93% of kids aged 12 to 17 go online, with 73% of these teens using social media such as Facebook or Myspace" ( Barker, 2014, p.1).With the advancement of the internet and person to person communication sites, it is inconceivable for anybody to disregard the internet. The way that internet has affected everyone's normal life is beyond imagination. However, the impact that the web has the most on is teenagers. Teenagers consider the internet as the best form of communication. In spite of the positive attributes that the internet offers, there are some negative influences that parents must be mindful of.
A report shows that 72% of internet users were cyberbullied at least once in a one year period (Juvonen and Gross 502). One article cites as of June 2006 that 713 million individuals who age 15 and older used the Internet with 153 million users being American (“Microsoft”). However a more recent study conducted by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation in 2010 shows that “ 93% of children ages 8 to 18 have computers at home, 66% have cell phones, and 76% own another multimedia device” (Holladay 5). All this data points to more users being connected to the internet is taking away from traditional forms of bullying; from playground teasing to in school harassment. Now, youths can take and post pictures and videos in minutes and not just the surrounding audience would know about the bullying but the whole world can view what is going on.
Technology has advance so much since the old days. We see technology everywhere but one major thing that has change since back then into now has been the internet usage. Believe it or not internet is being used everywhere. First, it was used in desktops now is on laptops, cellphones, and tablets and even on TV and Video games. Internet, is very bad for society but three major reasons why is bad is due to many deaths, creating health issues, and bullying.
Kershaw provides an example of the negative effect of Internet addiction in the article “Hooked on the Web: Help is on the Way”. Mike is a 34 year old man who addresses his Internet addiction problem and seeks treatment. Before seeking treatment, Mike struggled with alcohol and drug abuse and depression along with Internet addiction. He often spent countless hours using the computer to search news and sports information. He never felt it was a problem because he liked it so much and used it in his everyday life. However, Internet addiction started to impact Mike’s life. He became unemployed and lived with his mother. It also affected his social interaction; he would rather be on the computer than be around other people (Kershaw). Another case where computer addiction is found to be a problem is in some Asian countries. Elizabeth Cooney, in her article “Some People Need Help To Kick Their Internet and Computer Gaming Obsessions” reports that “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in girls and hostility in boys can predispose children to later Internet addiction, which they estimate affects 4 percent of children in Korea and 15 percent in China.” Furthermore, there have been reports of death due to Internet addiction as well. In Korea, a man died because he did not perform basic survival skills such as eating and sleeping for 50 hours due to his Internet addiction (Cooney). In the article “Computer
The use of the Internet has exploded in the past few decades, and the age of the user is swiftly declining as well (Greenfield, Patricia, and Zheng Yan). “The spread of Internet access has been described as nine times faster than that of radio, four times faster than the personal computer, and three times faster than television” (Shields, Margie, and Behrman 5). The Internet has woven itself into people’s daily lives and has really changed culture in numerous ways. It has helped make education more accessible, especially to those in developing countries. Specifically, it has brought life saving health practices and information to those who otherwise would have gone without it. Also, children who need extra help learning, like kids with special
Internet is a network that virtually connects computers around the world. It has an address network which makes communication possible between the computers. It is an open phone line and an open television channel to millions of people around the world who can communicate anonymously (Palmer, 2006). People use it to exchange files and e-mails, to surf the World Wide Web, to download songs or other types of files, to take part of discussion boards, and to send instant messages. It can be beneficial when it comes to freedom of press, and less disintermediation between people (Palmer, 2006). It can also be of assistance when it comes to doing some kind of research, finding some specific information about any topic, or even getting an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree when it comes to busy people who want to expand their horizons. However, internet has many risks in contrast to its benefits and it should not be used by children without adult supervision and parental control.
Days, months, and years go by and we do not notice them. Living in such a busy world, we are not always aware of the changes in our lives. Twenty years ago, if someone was told we would be able to buy groceries, pay our bills, buy stocks or even a car through the use of a computer, we might have laughed and blamed too much science fiction television for such wild accusations. However, as the next generation of children grows up, they may find it funny that people still send letters to each other through the post office. The development of the Internet has given us the ability to communicate and exchange information instantly across vast distances. The Internet has caused a huge impact in the communication field, and has made our way of living and working a lot easier, faster, and cheaper than before.
The internet has influenced, and is still influencing the way society communicates in many different ways. The rise of the internet has caused people to communicate differently in areas never dreamed of before the internet came into existence. Education has been revolutionized through the world of the “Information Super Highway”. Medicine has also seen reform as the internet improves research and communication. Individuals are starting businesses from scratch, while others are selling household items for extra cash. This internet “typhoon” sweeping the globe has become a way of life for many individuals all across the globe.
Internet is good for us and has helped us a lot to make a better world. We need to find a solution to stop inappropriate use of the internet or our teenagers will be the first victims of this phenomenon. If we can stop these improper usages then we can guarantee our future society with a powerful source of knowledge. Teenagers can use internet in future to improve human technology, But if we do not solve this issue now, then today’s teenagers will be the ones who have to pay and we cannot have a bright future for them.
For the past decade or two, Internet is a channel that promotes an access to information and communication in the global world. It is one of the most powerful tool. Now-a-days, an access to the internet has become easier than ever, whether we are using a computer, phone or tablets. There is no doubt that people are spending more and more time online. Because many people use the internet for their career and education, it is hard to differentiate between the normal usage and excessive usage of the internet. We all use web at a normal level, but when it becomes compulsory for survival it becomes an addiction.