Comments on: “Growing Up Online”

By: Guzel Sozler

Guzel Sozler — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:54:36 +0000

Yes, now a days internet has a big role in the society specially to just minor kids which could easily get their attention. That’s why we have to educate them (specific to minor) the proper usage of this technology on every individual.

By: Alex Tapper

Alex Tapper — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:09:16 +0000

Well, I understand what you are talking about and totally agree that web can become a big problem for kids who can not use it properly. Maybe, the real solution for this problem is global personalisation of web users. For example, to log on the web everyone will have to use his very own ID, or I think fingerprints will work better.. The thing is that we can build this system so that parents or school can limit the time a kid can spend in the web.. You know, if we show enough concern about this problem the government will make the changes. So far, I have lost a couple of friends because of the web. They can not socialize not having a screen in front of them.. Though, for totally lonely, disadvantaged or aged persons the web is a great solution to socialize. I’m sure, there is a lot to discuss in this field.

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:10:05 +0000

this is a very interesting topic and really good opinions in this matter..thanks for sharing

By: KWiz

KWiz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:19:59 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Vern. As a teacher, I frequently have discussions with my students about their online use, especially with Facebook. The more we can communicate with our children, the better informed we are. At least that’s my belief. But my daughter is only 4, and she hasn’t started using the computer yet, so I haven’t had any experience with it yet.

Thanks for grabbing the feed, Vern!

By: Vern at AimforAwesome

Vern at AimforAwesome — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:45:07 +0000

Cyberbullied? Yikes. That’s a new term for me. I agree it’s frightening to thing about kids online and all they can be subjected to. It’s wide open and the kids know the sites that we don’t. I’m a strong advocate for putting a keylogger on all computers kids use. They need to do it at school as well to monitor for certain phrases used in chats and other places online. The sickest of the sick know how to use a computer to set up a real meeting with a 14 year old who thinks she’s talking to her 16 year old prince charming. The degenerate kidnaps her and does it again and again to other unsuspecting kids. I think we’ll see it just increasing in the years to come. Not enough is being done to protect children from the dirtbags online. Great blog – I enjoyed your comment at Aim also, replied already. Will grab your feed. Vern

By: Jo Anne Trigo

Jo Anne Trigo — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:44:37 +0000

I totally agree with your comment Iggi. It can serve sometimes as a protection from those who like to harm people…very interesting topic by the way

By: Iggi

Iggi — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:54 +0000

As an 18 year old I find this discussion very interesting. Yes, the internet plays a big part in our lives, and with good reason. I believe that everyone who has posted here knows that reason, everdent in the fact that they are blogging. It can be demonstrated. None of you here know who I am or where I live, therefor you cannot directly harm me even if you had the wish. If I am bullied or verbally abused, I can leave or simply change my name. I can be invisable, I can be extrevert, I can be intelegent and perceptive or dumb and ignorent and nobody would ever know the difference. I am safe, in controle, able to be what my mind knows I am at my full potential with no risk and no consequences. Can any of that be said about me in the ‘real world’? Those reasding this have no way of knowing.

By: Cathy Mendez

Cathy Mendez — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:55:49 +0000

Yes, now a days internet has a big role in the society specially to just minor kids which could easily get their attention. That's why we have to educate them (specific to minor) the proper usage of this technology on every individual. Anyway, did you know that online has also bad effect to our health which we have to consider as well. To learn more about this health topic you can visit Dr. Joseph Mercola official website and learn the optimal way of a healthy life.

By: Scott Partridge

Scott Partridge — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:26:22 +0000

I have a few siblings that are always on line “visiting” their friends..i will forward this information to them..thanks

By: Asher Milgrom

Asher Milgrom — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:49:18 +0000

I cant believe that now a days in order for people to make friends they have to go on line…this is ridiculous..people act very different when they are online vs when you are in person. I dont even want to know how they are going to meet people next in the future…