Negative Impacts of the Internet
By William Sammon
Internet is one of the best inventions for us and importance of Internet is huge in our lives. It has become the best source to get knowledge about any aspects. But as you know, nothing comes with ‘only’ benefits. Everything has got its negative points as well, and the Internet is no exception.
Abandonment of family is one of the negative effects of internet on children and students. People become insensitive when they depend on the Internet. In addition, too much use of these social networking sites and the internet will push the children into an isolated world. They can spend hours on using the internet and as a result, they will ignore their families. For them, accessing the Internet is more important than taking their time to talk to their loved people.
As children spend more time in front of computer monitors, they typically spend less time in physical activities. The sedentary lifestyle associated with computer usage can be a prime risk factor for obesity, according to clinical psychologist Kaleyvani Geeseeny Sawmy.
Furthermore, computer use is linked to eye strain. For some children, the rapidly flashing images of certain websites and games can trigger their eyes problems, according to authors of "The Impact of Home Computer Use on Children’s Activities and Development," published by Princeton University. Moreover, checking their updates on Gmail or social networks in the middle of night can cause problems in their eyes.
Because of the internet, many children have less time to sleep. They play games or chat with friends late at night. Being on the internet, children are hard to go to bed soon and even unable to sleep. If this situation continues for a long time, it can lead to insomnia. This is a very harmful habit because it can affect health. This condition not only affects mental growth but also harm to physical growth.
Well, the negative impacts of the Internet do not mean that parents should tell their children to stop using it because its positive points are more than the negative ones. However, they should educate their children about how to use it wisely.