Regulations

Okay, since everyone was liking my idea about regulations for the internet, I figured I would expand on those ideas. Now I want to clarify, I do not think the government needs to set these regulations, but more parents. I believe the government would be abusing their power if they decided to set up rules for the internet. The government would have way too much control over our lives if they were the ones to set up the regulations. So I believe it is up to the parents.
It is the parents' job to teach their children right from wrong and now this expands into the digital age. If parents are more involved with the child's use of the internet, cyber bullying and other abusive measures of the internet could be cut down or even eliminated all together. When children are just set free with the internet, they are more likely to act or do things they wouldn't normally do. They can take on a whole new persona and feel as though they do not have to worry about their actions. These thoughts can lead to some very harmful behaviors.
So I think parents should set up certain time frames for children to use the internet and then monitor what sited they are using. They should also take the time to talk to their children about cyber bullying and the other dangerous of the internet. These regulations do not have to be applied to all ages, but if they are started out in the younger years, kids will know, once they are on their own, what is the right or wrong behavior for the internet.

How Social Networks Have Changed Today’s Society

I was not aware that we had to start blogging this week or even aware what the topic was to be about, but seeing how there are about five other people who have, I guess I should write something.

In today’s society there are a plethora of different social networking sites. From Facebook to Twitter to online dating, there is a social site for just about anyone. While these different sites can be useful to society, they can also be dangerous. With numerous dangers, including shortening of words, less parental control, and twenty-four hour access, these social networks raise the question, how have social networks changed today’s society? There are many journals and articles, both scholarly and popular, that help show and point out these dangers, but most can see the changes in their own day to day life. By using social networking sites as a way to communicate, instead of face-to-face conversations, today’s society is being transformed into a much harsher and less intelligent place.

To put an end to this growing phenomenon, society needs to set up rules and regulations. Until this is done, social networks are going to continue to cause more damage than they are worth. Don’t forget, social networking sites can be a great asset to today’s society, but without regulations they are going to continue to transform society into a harsher, less intelligent place.