How I can avoid the dangers of the Internet?
Imagine you are in the biggest library in the world. All around you there are all sorts of books, newspapers, catalogs, photographs and recordings on virtually any topic. All the latest information and much of the literature of past centuries, is at your disposal.
However, Internet put this wealth of data at your fingertips. Allows who is sitting at a computer to exchange information with other terminals and users anywhere in the world. By Network is sold and bought and made banking transactions, are talking, you hear the latest musical recordings ... all in the privacy of home.
not surprising, then, that some scholars predict that by the end of this year there will be more than three hundred twenty million Internet users. In many parts of the world is popularizing the use of the Web The schools and libraries strongly encourage the use and ease for millions of young people access to it. In the United States, almost sixty-five percent of youth between the ages of 12 and 19 years and have used online services or have subscribed to them.
Well used, Network provides practical information on weather, travel and other matters. Through it you can buy items as diverse as books and car parts. Many students are using this medium to perform school work.
Despite its utility, the Network is comparable to a library without librarians or other observers. You can browse it with the feeling of being alone. This is precisely one of the greatest dangers. Why? Because the content of countless Web sites is morally corrupt and spiritually destructive. Thus, Internet can be subjected to temptation for young Christians. Human beings are naturally curious, and Satan the Devil has exploited this trend since ancient times. He took advantage of the curiosity of Eve and the 'seduced by his cunning' (2 Corinthians 11:3).
Similarly, the young Christian can seduce harmful information if it is determined to protect their spirituality. A magazine article Better Homes and Gardens said: "The Internet is a new and bustling area where pioneers ingenious feature the latest information, but the pedophiles, con artists, fans and other undesirable also roam cyberspace." A boy named Javier says: "Some Web sites are outrageous and appear without notice. [...] Try to entrap. They want to attract you to get you the money. " A young Christian named John admits: "Once you start to look improper information is difficult to stop. You are addicted. " Some young Christians have frequented harmful Internet sites and have gotten serious problems. Some even have damaged his relationship with Jehovah. How can you prevent this from happening?
The conversations across the Web
chat programs allow Internet users around the world to communicate with each other instantly. Traders use them to hold online conferences and to provide customer service. In some chat rooms you can share information on technical matters, such as auto repair or programming computer. Some of these programs make it possible for friends and family members to communicate privately without incurring the costs of long distance phone calls. Thus, the use of this service is sometimes justified, but what are dangers?
Be very careful with public chat channels, as they may present different risks. The writer Leah Rozen said: "Teens spend hours with technical ability to communicate through the Internet with strangers from around the country and even around the world. Unfortunately, some of those strangers happen to be sexual deviants who try to enter appointments with children. " A magazine article Popular Mechanics said that "we must be extremely careful" when using public chat channels. Give your name and address to a stranger can lead to serious problems. Why take the risk?
A more subtle danger is the improper fellowship with strangers who do not respect the biblical principles. The researchers say that much of the conversations of adolescents through chat programs focus on sexual issues. In these cases the advice is relevant Bible in 1 Corinthians 15:33: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits. " Bad company via the Internet are dangerous. Should a pious young recklessly exposed to such risks?
preventive measures
In view of the dangers of the Internet, should be used with caution. Some families, for example, put the computer in a busy household, as the living room. They may also set the standard which is only used when someone else in the house. If your parents impose such restrictions, respect them (Proverbs 1:8). The rules are clear proof of his love.
If you must use Internet for homework, why not limit the time they're connected? Try to decide beforehand how much you will spend and use an alarm to alert you when the time is exhausted. Tom suggested: "Plan ahead, decide what you will find exactly and limit yourself to those goals, no matter how interesting they look like other things."
should also show caution when using e-mail. Young Christians are careful to not absorb too much reading a lot of emails, especially if the information presented is frivolous or inaccurate willingly. The uncontrolled use of this medium can consume valuable time that you need for homework and spiritual activities. King Solomon said: "The making of many books is endless, and much devotion to them is wearisome to the flesh" (Ecclesiastes 12:12). His words apply perfectly to the Internet. Do not enfrasques both the search data neglect the personal study of the Bible and participation in Christian ministry (Matthew 24:14, John 17:3, Ephesians 5:15, 16). Also remember that although communication via computer is sometimes convenient, there's nothing like talking face to face with fellow Christians. Therefore, if you really need to use Internet, do so wisely set a goal firmly. Avoid dangerous sites and do not stay connected too long. "Safeguard your heart" and never become slaves to the Internet (Proverbs 4:23).
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Internet and the television: "good resources to learn?
"Internet use has its pros and cons," says the book Minds different learning different. It helps to know documented, but some students, as this work is limited to "download information without understanding or integrating it. In other words, this process may end up becoming a new mode of passive learning, and perhaps in a more modern way of plagiarism. "
Too much TV , according to experts, may delay the development of the ability to listen and solve problems, and hamper the imagination and not contributing anything to the formation of character. "The TV should come with a warning, such as snuff, of the danger posed to the user," says the book Eager to Learn .
What children need most, says one source, is "exposed to the language (oral and written), love and many hugs."
The youth and Internet
If you are a parent, can you imagine one of their children walking the streets alone at night?
Or perhaps organizing a party in your home without your having the slightest idea?
Or making copies of the keys to the house and giving them to complete strangers?
IF YOUR son surf the Net the above mentioned situations are not so outlandish. The journal Science News explains: "As never before, the Internet offers a wide variety of meeting places, from the bulletin board [or billboard] mail to instant messaging, calls through social networks."
Young has adapted quickly to life cybernetics. By way of example, in 2004, nearly 9 in 10 Americans between 12 and 17 were connected to Network, which is accessible from virtually anywhere in the world.
Few people dare to deny the usefulness of the Internet. Anyway, should not be passed overlook the dangers it poses. For example, many young people wander alone through the vast online community, and some of them are being associated with undesirable people that neither you nor your child would never want to invite home.
There are young people who innocently make the mistake of exposing on the Red issues, views and images of very personal. According to Professor Zheng Yan, State University of New York, "often do not understand that this information is available to countless individuals, including sexual predators." Consider
activities more closely in line with many young people. Thus, besides identifying the threats, we will understand what they are looking for our children and how to give them what they need. This analysis will also be very useful for the young Christian to remain faithful to God in these difficult times (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
Let's see how young people use the Internet and the dangers they face.
POST ELECTRONIC
What are? Posts sent electronically.
What is your attractive? is a quick and inexpensive way of writing with family and friends.
The that should know. unsolicited messages, often called junk, may be more than a nuisance. Usually contain obscene or blatantly suggestive scenes. Links that may incorporate user request, which could be an innocent child-personal information, which can lead to identity theft. If you reply to such emails, even to ask to stop sending, confirm that your address is active, and that will give rise to more spam.
PORTALES
What are? The path to groups of Web sites created and maintained by organizations, educational institutions, businesses or individuals.
What is his attractive? Offer young people endless opportunities for shopping, research, contact with friends, play games or download games and music.
The that should know. Network hosts all kinds of unscrupulous individuals. Navigating in it, one can encounter, for example, many web sites being sexually explicit. In a U.S. survey, 90% of young people aged between 8 and 16 years admitted to having met with pornography, most of the time doing homework. Internet also
offers easy access to virtual casinos. In Canada, 23% of surveyed teens between 15 and 17 admitted to having visited one, and we understand the concern of specialists in view of the great addiction that create electronic betting. On the other hand, are the pages Proaño who espouse "anorexic lifestyle." Also, some sites encourage hatred against religious and ethnic minorities, and others teach how to make bombs, to prepare poisons and plan terrorist attacks. Moreover, in online games abound scenes of extreme violence and bloodshed.
FORUMS OF TALK
What are? virtual spaces to discuss real-time writing, usually on a particular topic.
What is your attractive? Associating with people who, though unknown, they share the same hobby with you.
The that should know. Predators tend to frequent chat forums with the idea of \u200b\u200bpersuading children to have an online sexual encounter or even face to face. See what happened to a woman who wrote about the dangers of the Internet and that, as part of its investigation, posed as a teenager of 12 years in one of these forums. His book, written in collaboration with another writer, says: "Almost instantly, someone invited them to a private forum. As she objected that she did not know how to enter it, your new friend gently directed her in the whole process and then asked if I wanted to have sex [virtual] "(What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online? Any idea what their children online?).
MESSAGE INSTANT
What are? text conversations in real time between two or more Internet.
What is your attractive? The user can choose with whom to talk to your contacts list. No wonder a Canadian survey revealed that 84% of young people aged 16 and 17 spend more than an hour a day writing to friends.
The that should know. Instant messages can distract children from schoolwork or other matters that require concentration. Also, how will you know who they're talking about if you can not hear their conversation?
PAPERS OF LOG
What are? Personal Journals, also called blogs.
What is your attractive? enable the young to write about their ideas, interests and experiences. Offer readers the opportunity to leave comments, and many kids are excited that someone opine on what they have written.
The that should know. The logbooks are public. Some young people with no thought given information that can identify and locate family home or school. Another issue: these notebooks can ruin reputations, not to mention the author. In fact, some companies research in these journals before deciding whom to hire.
NETWORKS SOCIAL
What are? Portals that allow the creation of web pages that can upload pictures, recordings and personal journals.
What is its attractive? invite young people to express their way of being and making new "friends."
The that should know. "A network is like a virtual party," says a young woman named Joanna. Sometimes it appears people are very rare. "The information given in social networks can be used by youth or adults without scruples, hence Parry Aftab, an expert on Internet security, compare these sites to hypermarkets for sexual predators. "
also tend virtual friends to be false. Some young people accumulate hundreds of contacts of people who have never met in person, simply to gain popularity with visitors to your page. In his book Generation MySpace, Candice Kelsey says it all boils down to "determine the social value of the person by the number of visitors it attracts. This way of valuing other youth makes our bodies dehumanized and subjected to undue pressure to be projected in any way in order to attract more friends. " So What work in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online ? asks this pertinent question: "How will you teach your children to be altruistic and compassionate in the virtual world if they are allowed to know someone and then remove at a stroke?".
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