Media Negativity

Okay I can honestly say that while I would probably survive without my computer and cell phone (maybe), I absolutely love the technology we have at our fingertips nowadays. Especially the computer. God bless the Internet!!!!!! One thing that worries me, though, comes from being a mom. My parents didn't really have too much to worry about as far as me getting into trouble through the Internet or cell phones when I was growing. Computers and cell phones really didn't become HUGE until I was in high school. And that was mainly just computers. I didn't send my first text until I was in college. But I'm a mother now and my kids are going to have these luxuries at their fingertips. And you see and hear all the time about young teen girls being seduced and conned by men pretending to be their age or a little older and convince them that their parents are wrong. I have a daughter and that scares me to death. I also have a son and with him I'm worried about the things the Internet shows (I'm referring to X rated stuff), and also the gaming side of the Internet. Some of the games are just too violent for anyone under 18. And yes, I'm a good parent and as my children become interested in the wonders of the cyber world I'm going to be an annoying parents as well and hound and watch my kids every move pertaining to what they are doing and seeing on the Internet, tv, etc. But unfortunately I won't be able to be with them 24/7 . They will have friends and unfortunately those friends will have parents that don't worry as much about the things that can corrupt their childs minds. So while I will always and forever love the technology we now have and I know I'll love the things to come, as with everything, there is always a downside to life's luxuries. And this is the downside for me.