Man has come a long way during his evolution journey. Thanks to his persistent quest for more and more facilities, the technological revolution of computers has knocked on our doors throughout the 90's. At that period of time, the term ''Internet'' was practically anonymous to the vast majority of people. But, as time went by, the Internet has penetrated our lives and become a vital tool we cannot live without. The Internet, just like the coin, has two sides which will be discussed straight away.
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The Internet excels beyond any expectation in the field of communication. By the advent of Internet, our Earth has attained the form of a global village, enabling us to communicate in a fraction of a second with a distant person through e-mails and social networking websites. Moreover, the Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information. Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet. Not only does the Internet save precious time, it also helps us expand our horizons in every single subject.
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Apart from its vast social and education potential, many parents are concerned with the Internet's over-accessibility. Thousands of pornographic websites can be easily viewed anonymously by children. Being exposed in an early age to an inappropriate content may have a negative impact on children's mental health. In addition to the pornography threat, prolonged computer use, caused by hectic web surfing, may cause severe physical health problems related to eye
diseases and bad posture.
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The Internet has by all means conquered our lives. We no longer have to climb the top shelf and leaf through dusty books for hours. Everything now is at our fingertips. But, the wonderland of Internet may contain traps which might hurt us. So, does it mean we have to say ''No'' to Internet use? I keenly believe that not. We should take advantage of the marvels the Internet has to offer, but we must be constantly alert to any virtual danger. That is, I suggest, the recipe for a fruit-bearing web-surfing.
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~Very good work!
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Daphna
