The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Internet

The involvement of the child in any sexual act with a parent or caretaker, or the aiding or toleration by the parent or the caretaker of the child’s sexual involvement with any other person or of the child’s involvement in pornographic displays, or any other involvement

Technology is a double edged weapon, but the negative edge is sharper and cuts the reality into pieces, as the children are building and living their behavior and thoughts with whatever they are exposed to using different kinds of technology. One serious impact is the safety and internet privacy of the children. Pamela DeLoatch in her article “The Four Negative Sides of Technology” added that children may unwittingly share information that may endanger their lives. According to her “82% of online sex crimes against children are made using the social networking sites.” According to their excessive use of technology their lives details are open to everybody which sometimes led to undesired acts. It doesn’t have to be sexual abuse but also it may fracture the children’s self-esteem. Self-esteem shapes the way children think of themselves, if a child is popular in his network his self-esteem will be high, and vies versa. Jim Taylor in his article “how technology is changing the way children think and focus” stated similar opinion when he argued that new technologies are shaping the way our children think, adding that researches came with a conclusion that technology can be both harmful and beneficial to ways in which children think. He also said that it is clear that the advancing technology controls how our brains

ICT curriculum in schools helps children gain computing skills it also helps children to understand potential risks of using various devices and being on-line. Cyber-bullying is very common threat affecting children in recent years. Arranging Displays, posters, discussions and sharing information about how to use devices safely and protect themselves can reduce possible digital risks.

2.3.2 Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies.

Communication technologies have become a huge part of children and young people’s lives. Providing many opportunities such as learning, entertainment and socialising. However, they also cause need for concern, as risks in the offline work have shown to be apparent in the online world (Byron, 2008). Hence, it is important that all who work and care for children and young people understand the risks. Then, they can help them get the most out of the opportunities to be had whilst using communication technologies. This essay will discuss an e safety policy that is currently being used in a secondary school. First by summarising the main aims and purpose of the policy, and who is responsible for implementing it. Then it will discuss a national concern

It is important that schools develop children's awareness of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. This encompasses both in school and off site, physical safety, when using the Internet and their mental and emotional well-being. Children who are known to be on the 'at risk' register, or those who have been identified as being at greater risk, should be supported by the school and by outside agencies where appropriate.

“...between 2005 and 2012, 35% of the couples marrying in the US had met online” (González). The internet is used in many ways such as, communicating, posting status updates, and discovering new information. People most commonly argue the internet to be the source of loneliness and depression, whereas others say that it generates more relationships and friends. Electronic devices, such as mobile phones and laptops are utilized in everyday life, whether it be for work, school, personal matters, and in many other ways. It helps promote interactivity and involvement in a community, where you are not alone. It also permits transparent discussions, between friends, family, and others, that are beneficial in everyday life worldwide. Technology does not make us more alone as it gives people the opportunity to meet new people, supplements communications, and aids those who are already lonely.

A study done by BMC Public Health showed that children start to show interest toward the Internet during their late years in elementary and middle school. This, therefore, helps spur the idea of teaching children and young adult on how to use the Internet safely and to start teaching at a younger age now. BMC and the British Journal both agree that medical professionals and teachers are not informed enough about the dangers that the Internet holds to be able to help and “treat” the children who struggle with cyberbullying. They believe that every individual should be aware of the issues that are often caused by social media and the Internet so that others can protect themselves and help others before they are blackmailed. Teaching Internet safety is essential with the constantly growing social networks and advancing technology in today’s society where almost everything is computer based and anyone can see

Identify the current legislations, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.

Today’s technology has greatly impacted the young children’s everyday lives. Phones, tablets, and computers are all a form of technology that impact the way kids are influenced. Some children get phones or computers at young ages and it can cause kids to depend on it to entertain them. Eventually they will allow the technology to take over and have it become the form of communication between friend and family instead of face to face. As parents continue to buy their children new technology they don’t monitor the amount of time their children spend on the Internet. Technology is becoming more advanced overtime which causes children to become more attached and unable to function without it near by.

These days, the majority of children matured 2-3 years have acquainted themselves with web, and playing mobile phone and computer games. Children between the ages of eight and twelve are using the internet daily. Innovation has progressed, and children are now part of the information. Children are great in adapting new things even though there little. It's in this way a good pattern for children to be more instructed through the web.

This information allows the predator more ways to contact or find the victim. Additionally, sharing exposed pictures or being clearly sexual online, leaves an undesirable impression, so we have to show kids about being careful about their advanced impression and the troubles they could get into. Plus, having nude pictures of a minor -- even if you are a minor -- is against the law and teens can get into legal trouble as a result. Many people are unaware of this when teenagers are sending around naked pictures of themselves, such as to their girlfriend or boyfriends, or even someone that they may find attractive. Finally, it is important to teach kids that if someone is asking them for sexy pictures or engaging in sexual conversations, that person is not a friend, no matter how cool or understanding they seem (Wolak). Parents should also be keeping close watch of their children's computer, cell phone, and social media websites to help protect their child and the safety of them. They have to ensure their child's information is set to private on all social media accounts and may even ask them what the passwords are to their own personal information to ensure that they are being savvy and safe. Children may think that their parents are being too overprotective

Internet safety has been an extensive issue for children and adolescents since accuse to the Internet has become readily available in homes. With Internet use increasing at such rapid rates and a large proportion of adolescents using the Internet daily, the awareness of Internet safety should be addressed. The term Internet safety can be defined as “the knowledge of maximizing an individuals safety to private information, and self protection from using the Internet”. The impact and influence that the Internet has on adolescent life is far-reaching and research findings by Norris (2007) indicate that one-quarter of the American youth that go online at home, do so in the privacy of their rooms. Additionally, with the recent trend of wireless connections there has been a profound expansion in private Internet usage. The diverse means by which adolescents are using the Internet has become coupled with inherent risks of unsupervised and uneducated use.

Regarding e-safety, I will have a filter on my computer/tablets that blocks out any inappropriate images and information. I will monitor the websites/applications that the children are using and ensure that they are appropriate for them. Younger children are supervised whilst using the computer/tablet and online programmes/applications.

The effects of the internet on me and this society have been rapidly changing. Did you know that approximately 3.2 billion people use the internet, about 200 billion emails and 3 million google searches would have to wait if the internet was turned off for one day. Let me tell you about something that happened when i was little, it might be off topic a little but when i was little i was born backwards, meaning i came out legs first. My hips were out of place and until i was about 2. My dad is always on the internet and loved taking pictures of his “Little princess”, the pictures can still be found on facebook along with a lot of other things from my family memories. That was when i started wanting to get on the internet, i asked for a facebook and they said no, being a rebel i made one anyways just to play the games on it. The internet can have positive and negative things about it for younger and older people, for example the internet engines are one of the best information givers out there, they bring almost everything and anything to a lot of internet users that lange from all over the world. The internet can provide ways to communicate with family and friends from a long distance, and even meet new people. Bad things about it is people sharing and storing illegal information on the internet, much like the dark web. The addiction to the internet and the online network can be disturbing a person's way of living and professional activity.