The Internet

Hey guys

I have a question for you. Do you think the Internet is bad? For example, facebook, Myspace, Tweet, etc. Today I was involved in discussion about how the media has a big influence on social norms. Women for example, are being exploited, and we do not get the respect we deserve. Sometimes I feel that way when I have to work in a group full of males. So I have to be more aggressive. We tend to get overlooked in some of our contributions.

Some stuff about Internet usage I didn't agree with but, I didn't think of it in that sense before. Do you think the Internet cause damages to the minds of young people? Now of days you can find any and everything by a click of a mouse. It is convenient if you have leisure time, and its a good tool for communication. However, there are those who think its impersonal, and communication should be personal.
If you were to go to a friend house, how many books do you think you would find and how often do you think they are read? How many computers do you think a household have and the hours spent on them?

I agree that we have to watch what we teach our children. Times are changing, and they need to be taught how to make a difference in the world by stopping the violence and negativity. I do do believe there are some situations we can not control, but we do have the choice to do whats right.
This conversation really made me think about a lot of current issues, and the path that I'm taking in life. What's the path that your choosing?

Ericka B.