The modern life has necessitated that, that children develop the
ability to operate technological tools. As virtually anything is easily
accessible on the net today, children are growing evermore Internet-dependent. On
the other hand, as the Internet gains increasing popularity among societies, video
games, chat rooms and websites are all well popular facilities these days.
Naturally though, there have been concerns about whether and how the use of the
Internet may leave negative effects on children life and development. Thus
parents continue to wonder how and when it is appropriate for their child to
using the means [1]
There are psychological reports [2] showing that,
children who use the computer too often, spend less time socializing with their
families, and as a result they often undergo more stress and tension and feel lonelier
and more depressed. Internet overuse also may come at the expense of other useful
& indispensable activities such as doing homework or normal social interchange
which is vital for human’s character growth. Besides, some studies conducted in
the United States [2], have shown that children too much on the Net, can be more
aggressive, stressed, and isolated which
may still lead to another serious problem called computer and Internet addiction.
Despite all of the potential problems threatening children who surf
inappropriate websites and go on improper chat rooms on the Internet, there are
also notable benefits with the Net. Internet sites can be used for such good purposes
as teaching young children who are learning numbers and letters [2].They can
help a child learn how to read, say the ABCs and even spell their names [2].
The problem arises, however when they are overused or inappropriately utilized.
[2] Laila.A,
“Technology Environment? How do computers affect kids”, “Towards a Healthy
Environment for Children, the first National Conference, Jordan University of
Science and Technology, July 8-9/ 2003?
