The Internet

Lately computers have filled our life. Now they are almost in each family. We have got used to them and we don’t imagine our leisure without this miracle-machine.

With the help of computers the Internet has entered our life. Now people cannot live a day without checking their mail and visiting their favourite sites.

The Internet is the world in which there are mail boxes, libraries, photo galleries, games, shops. By means of the Internet people can travel to different cities, visit tourist places, communicate with people.

On the other hand, if we spend a lot of time surfing the Net, we lose a touch with the real world, get in a full dependence on a computer.

Children on the Net: yes or no?

The Internet is a great learning tool for children, but what about the problems and dangers if children are allowed to surf the net on their own?

Many people are in favour of children using the Internet. Firstly, the net is already part of our world, so everyone – including children – needs to use it. Secondly, children can learn about other countries and their cultures. They can meet people from all over the world, and make friends in faraway places.

On the other hand, some people are against letting children surf the net on their own. Many children use the net for playing games, not for learning anything. What is more, some ‘adult’ web sites are really not suitable for children.

In conclusion, the Internet offers many advantages, but children should be supervised when they are using it, and parents should teach them how to use it properly.