The Threat the Internet Poses for the New

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The Threat the Internet Poses for the New Generations A the new generation develops,

The Threat the Internet Poses for the New Generations A the new generation develops, a new dependence on internet usage grows. Unfortunately, with more advancements and this new dependence, problems the internet has created have also risen.

Basic Skills Decline With people spending so much time on the internet, their social

Basic Skills Decline With people spending so much time on the internet, their social skills will have declined; They will not be able to hold a proper conversation with their peers. There is also a decrease in our attention span, a lack of the proper use of grammer, and a less in depth though process.

Discourages Playing Outside The new generation only wants to sit in front of their

Discourages Playing Outside The new generation only wants to sit in front of their computer and waste their day away on it. They do not enjoy the beauty of nature or get enough exercise or fresh air.

Interacting with Unknown People The internet is full of online predators who want to

Interacting with Unknown People The internet is full of online predators who want to take advantage of who they can, usually minors. We can never be certain if who we meet are who they really say they are unless we have met them in the real world. Unfortunately, meeting someone you met on the internet in person can be dangerous.

Harmful Ideas are Spreading Internet users are bombarded with tons of information that may

Harmful Ideas are Spreading Internet users are bombarded with tons of information that may or may not be relevant to their lives. Sometimes they discover new things that may seem harmless, but can become dangerous. Harmful ideas can be spread easily and rapidly and is difficult to censor.

Cyber bullying Individuals hide behind a computer screen and ridicule others, whether they are

Cyber bullying Individuals hide behind a computer screen and ridicule others, whether they are acquaintances or strangers. This can cause the victim to become insecure and not feel safe in their own home.