.Wednesday, July 14, 2010 ' 12:03 AM Y
Internet was created in 1960s. Its development over the last 2 decades had groomed it into a key component of everyday lives of trillions of users. Over the years, the Internet had transformed from a reliable work resource into a system that allows people to share personal views, photos and videos.
Despite countless had used Internet for years, not all had sufficient knowledge and maturity to demonstrate cyber wellness.
Most frequently, personal reflections and views were shared in a harsh manner, such as critics and slanders. There were many who were charged due to these comments, such as the teenagers who were sued years ago for posting comments that implied racial discrimination. Unfortunately, their immaturity did not spare them from the law. Cyber crime is another pressing matter that youngsters had committed usually through hacking or over copyright issue. These trends recognized the importance of imparting cyber wellness to the young generation before tragedy. Cyber bullying could be reduced to the minimum with the influence from cyber wellness, where users were taught to be responsible and sensible online.
As reflected in PIP report, teenagers were expected to increase their reliance on Internet. Cyber wellness is not only about acting legally, but also sensibly. Teenagers would need certain control from parents and teachers to ensure that they do not over rely on Internet. A group of primary students attempted to jump down from a building after fully convinced by a ridiculous rumour online. Despite the extreme case, many had suffered from an imbalanced social lifestyle. Most of them were too engaged in networking online than to build healthy relationships outside the screen. These had eroded their emotional and physical health gradually. Such tragedies can be prevented with knowledge of cyber wellness.
In summary, from my personal opinion, cyber wellness should be identified as a requirement in primary or secondary education system. Its impact on the youth generation will determine the future wellness of the society.
EDWARD
Labels: Cyber Wellness
