Internet safety...

Just finished watching the entire "Frontline" video on internet safety.  It was definitely worth watching.  It was about an hour long but riveting and full of information.  It really gave us a glimpse into some of the thoughts and feelings of this generation that so many adults seem to be soooo out of touch with.  Much of what I saw and heard was disconcerting, even disturbing.  That being said, I realize, being an "older" graduate student I am likely on the other side of this generation gap that has been defined by the internet.  The video went so far as to say that the internet has created more of a generation gap than the birth of Rock and Roll.  I certainly wouldn't be surprised.  I only point out the generation gap issue because some reporters recognized students' comments and behavior as typically adolescent or of this generation and no cause for concern or scorn.  I saw much of  those same comments and behavior as tragically naive, emboldened and oblivious.  The irony is that they think the adults are the naive ones. Ah adolescence!  There are many benefits to the internet, even to the social networks available through it.  Lost souls find a place to "fit in".  Unknown artists find appreciative audiences. Unfortunately, like anything else that gets into the wrong hands, it can be a very dangerous and harmful thing.  The key is to educate ourselves as much as possible, stay close to our children and educate them as well.  We can't leave it up to anyone else.   Just some thoughts while it's all fresh...better save some for my paper.