There are positive and negative effects of internet on children and kids of these era. The discussion is about the internet and it's effects on kids. Tips for parents are also discussed for the solution.
3. INTRODUCTION
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Internet is defined as the “electronic network of networks that links people and
information through computers and other digital devices allowing person-to-person
communication and information retrieval.”
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The Internet has several distinctive features.
The Internet is an active and interactive medium.
The Internet transcends time and space. Internet
provides an easy way to connect to people who live
far away.
The Internet is a revolutionary communication tool.
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4. INTERNET AND KIDS
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The Internet is an increasing part of today’s culture, especially for kids and youth,
for whom schoolwork, online gaming, and social networking are among the most
popular activities.
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Young children do not understand that
information on the internet is not always true or
helpful.
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intention to explore the forbidden paths,
sometimes they do stumble onto those paths
mistakenly and then are unable to control their
curiosity and delve into things that are
inappropriate for them.
5. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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It provides access to a wealth of
referenced sources and
information from around the
globe.
6. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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It facilitates classroom
enrichment activities,
opportunities for learning and
work.
7. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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It lets all stay closer than ever
before.
It is a source of entertainment.
8. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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With the growing use of the internet by
children, there is an increase in online
games. These games are very violent and
expose children to explicit content and
violent situations thus desensitizing the
children and making them more prone to
inflicting self harm, as well as harm on
others.
9. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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Internet addiction disorder refers to
the problematic use of the Internet,
including the various aspects of its
technology, such as electronic mail
(e-mail) and the World Wide Web.
10. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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The children may miss out on real
life interaction with different relatives’
results in distorted social skills &
limited real life social network.
11. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNET FOR
KIDS
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The Internet may serve as a catalyst
for communication and may
increase social competence of
socially anxious teens, it may also
encourage fake identities and a false
image of real life situations.
12. TIPS FOR PARENTS
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Talk to your kids about what they are doing and watching online and help them find some
balance.
Help your kids think about the amount of time they are spending with screens and
encourage them to take breaks and try other things.
Use an Internet filter or a SAFE WEB BROWSER to help reduce inappropriate
content, but don't rely solely on either to protect your kids.
Talk with your kids about concerns and dangers, but also listen to what they have to say.
13. CONCLUSION
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In this modern era it is necessary to befriend children so that they
can share their thoughts and activities without worrying about being
punished or misjudged. Through bonding and developing a two-way
communicative parent-child relation, it will be possible to educate
children about potential online dangers and assist them in surfing the
Internet safely.