Injuries in young children are a fact of life. As children's bodies as well as their cognitive abilities begin to develop and as children become more physically active, they are more likely to get bumps and bruises along the way. One aspect of safety that is becoming an ever-present issue among many parents of young children is their safety on the World Wide Web. As discussed in the textbook on page 308, safety in cyberspace has grown into a top priority for parents and educators alike over the past decade. Not only does the Internet give children access to information which will help them with their schoolwork, but it also gives them access to child predators and misinformed individuals who may be relaying inaccurate information to unknowing children. A wonderful guide for online safety is provided on page 308 which I would hope all children and adults alike would take to heart.
I love the Internet and how so much information is at your fingertips by only the pushing of several buttons and typing of several words, however the Internet is also a very dangerous place. I think more parents and educators should view the Internet in this way: Would you allow your child or teenager to give their personal information to random strangers in a busy shopping mall? Hopefully most would say no, they would want their children to be more cautious. The Internet is much the same way, it provides a mask of anonymity to those on the other end of the screen, thereby making it impossible to discern who it is you are speaking with. If more adults viewed the Internet as a busy shopping mall full of strangers, perhaps our children would be safer from the dangers that lurk within the Web.
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