Should children be using the internet?
Allowing children to have access to the internet can expose them to risks such as inappropriate content, negative influences, and bullying - more specifically, cyberbullying. Young children, still developing their sense of right and wrong, may struggle to navigate online interactions, potentially leading to issues like low self-esteem and a crowded mind. (StopBullying.gov2016) Although having internet access can teach a child a large amount of new information, the negative aspects, like a crowded mind distracting a child from school, certainly outweigh the pros.