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The Internet and the invention of the personal computer are perhaps the most significant creations of the 20th Century, offering unprecedented communication tools that linkfriends and families around the world. It provides users access to an incredible volume of information and is an invaluable tool of the academic and business world.

However, the Internet can also be a seedy and dangerous place for people of all ages, especially children and teens. Therefore it is vital that parents are aware if how to minimalize the dangers to their children, and to be able to inform their children of what measures to…

A survey was conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project in Washington, D.C. Results for the survey was gathered from telephone interviews of 1,100 teens and their parents.

The survey found out that

When parents are considering how to control their young child’s computer, they need to consider the following.

Pros of Computer usage Some of the pros of a young child using the computer are as follows:

Unfortunately, the cons of young children using the computer are many too. There is concern among parents and professionals about the potential harmful effects on a…