75% couldnt live without the net
45% feels happiest when online
32% believes they can access all info online and that there's no need to speak to a real person about their problems
82% turn to the net to look for advice/info for themselves and 60% for others
37% would use the info online to give advice to others.
76% believed the internet is a safe place "as long as you know what you're doing" and believe that they have the skills to sense and know if there is misrepresentation of any info.
the article however makes it sound like the internet is fantastic the way it plays a vital role in the young generations lives and how the online population have become the confidant for those who are struggling.
its odd however that they don't bring up the fact that their are still so many young people falling prey cheaters online. just that day a classmate told me about how her friend got cheated by a blogshop.. (ok that's next chapt but yes..) furthermore, the advices/infos on the internet can be put up by practically anyone, unless its an established website, but knowing the younger generation, wiki suffices for all info. in what way can these 'advices' help any of the troubled teens? no way. the fact that the internet has become their 'confidant' is really saying how they are isolating themselves and going into recluse as they reinforce the brick wall surrounding them. because on the net, i can pour out my troubles to... nobody actually. but psychologically i feel better. the problem however doesnt go away and when i go offline, it all comes back in a reality punch. what happened to human touch? what happened to humanity? what happened to listening? what happened to loving? nothing. everything is now virtual for them... i think it's quite a waste and feel quite sad for them.
social media, www, internet. all these are REALLY useful tools/technologies. but if overused/abused. say byebye to your personality and humanity.
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