Thursday, February 28, 2008

New York Times Technology Columnist David Pogue writes about the Internet and child predators, calling it mostly over-hyped by the media.

How Dangerous is the Internet for Children?

He suggest parents (and educators) watch the recent PBS Frontline program Growing Up Online. “In any case, watch the show. You’ll learn that some fears are overplayed, others are underplayed, and above all, that the Internet plays a huge part in adolescence now. Pining for simpler times is a waste of time; like it or not, this particular genie is out of the bottle.”

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