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What's All The Fuss About? So, just why is there so much fuss about the Internet? If you ask your parents (or grandparents), they will probably tell you that life was much simpler when they were young. You only had to worry about possibly shooting your eye out with a BB gun, stay away from strangers, and be wary of your Halloween candy. Basically, communities covered a fairly small geographical area and were relatively safe. Technology has changed how we describe community and, in some cases, how community works. Instead of choosing only from others in your school or church, you can make friends with people all over the world. Technology makes many things easier to do. Researching ideas for a paper involves a mere click of the mouse instead of a pilgrimage-length trek to the library. Friends in other states are a phone call (or video chat) away. Online you can order groceries and clothing, pay bills, or download movies and music without leaving your home. Technology itself is not bad; the misuse of technology is bad. All these advances can have both positive and negative effects on you and your family. It is up to you and the adults who care about you to decide which effects will become part of your daily life.
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Carrots or Sticks? Making Ethical Decisions
