Entry 4: Benefits and Dangers of Internet to children

The Benefits of Internet to children

We live in an increasingly technology-based society. Children need to be prepared to enter a workforce and a world in which computers are a focal point of everyday life. There are several benefits of children using computers both in the classroom and at home.

Being able to learn on a computer has opened up new ways for students to develop academically, especially those who struggle with a learning disorder. Countless websites offer reading and math interventions already designed to help students with specific disabilities. Whereas a teacher in the classroom once had to work long hours to find ways to help hard-to-reach children, the computer provides ready-made activities and interactive games for immediate use.


Through computers, children have the potential to change their outlook on their abilities, confidence and self-esteem. A shy or withdrawn child can talk to others from the privacy of a keyboard. Children with emotional problems or those who are not often around other children do not have to feel totally isolated if they have access to the outside world via the Internet.

The dangers of Internet to children

The Internet offers many positive educational and social benefits to young people, but unfortunately there are risks, too. As in any other area of life, children and young people are vulnerable and may expose themselves to danger, knowingly or unknowingly, when using the internet and other digital technologies. Indeed, some young people may find themselves involved in activities which are inappropriate or possibly illegal.

In some countries it's prohibited to use internet if there are children around, because only unvisible wireless of computers influence on children's health in bad way.

In conclusion, I'd like say that there are pro and cons of internet to children, it depends on children's parents and themselves.