Internet: Its Harms
Today, the internet is regarded as the largest information base and it become an integral part of our lives. Not only can we access a vast amount of data on the internet but we can also use the internet as a channel of communication. However, there is a price to pay for this easy access to such vast amounts of information.
I. How come that the internet has a negative impact to the netizens?
II. What effects it may do to the society? To our children? And to ourselves?
III. How can you fight against its negative impacts?
IV. What institutions are concerned of it? Are they helpful to our community?
V. As an individual, how can you promote the internet as a safe ground for the netizens
CHAPTER II: THE BODY
THE EFFECT OF THE INTERNET TO THE NETIZENS
The internet made the life of people too easy. They strengthened the strands of communication by its ability to send different thoughts of people in seconds. They are also used as a medium for research needs for students or people who need to know some information. And these made them too lazy in a way that they didn’t move a muscle just to do a simple task by the use of the computer, through the internet. (Dr. Ruhi Khalid)
There are a number of psychological implications, with the growing use of internet by children. Some of which include the following: 1. Limited Knowledge: With the growing use of internet for research purposes, there is now a decline in the number of books used for research. Also the information available on the internet is limited and mostly pertains to the developed nations; a result, the knowledge obtained is limited. Since information about developing nations such as Pakistan is scarce.
2. Isolation: Due to spending countless hours on the internet, children now spend a very limited time with family and actual friends. Therefore, there is a weakening of the family bond and also limited interaction with actual people. As a result, the children may miss out
I. How come that the internet has a negative impact to the netizens?
II. What effects it may do to the society? To our children? And to ourselves?
III. How can you fight against its negative impacts?
IV. What institutions are concerned of it? Are they helpful to our community?
V. As an individual, how can you promote the internet as a safe ground for the netizens
CHAPTER II: THE BODY
THE EFFECT OF THE INTERNET TO THE NETIZENS
The internet made the life of people too easy. They strengthened the strands of communication by its ability to send different thoughts of people in seconds. They are also used as a medium for research needs for students or people who need to know some information. And these made them too lazy in a way that they didn’t move a muscle just to do a simple task by the use of the computer, through the internet. (Dr. Ruhi Khalid)
There are a number of psychological implications, with the growing use of internet by children. Some of which include the following: 1. Limited Knowledge: With the growing use of internet for research purposes, there is now a decline in the number of books used for research. Also the information available on the internet is limited and mostly pertains to the developed nations; a result, the knowledge obtained is limited. Since information about developing nations such as Pakistan is scarce.
2. Isolation: Due to spending countless hours on the internet, children now spend a very limited time with family and actual friends. Therefore, there is a weakening of the family bond and also limited interaction with actual people. As a result, the children may miss out
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