Blog 9: "How Computers Disrupt Families"

Computers have revolutionized the definition of the word "family". Nowadays, families are just social institutions that lacked the "strong bond" that usually keep themselves together. Families lacked the moral values upon the arrival of computers. With the internet, kids could access porn sites with one hand tied behind their backs without the knowledge of their parents. All they have to do is type the URL, click the links, and enjoy the "erotic" experience. Or, if it's not the children viewing the sites, it could be the parents. Regardless, if computers can be an easy source of knowledge, it could also be an easy source of undesirable content. With the impact of computers, interaction among family members has been significantly reduced. They spend less time on the dining table, eager for a piece of action in using the computer. The mother and father would access the internet to find relief from their exhausting jobs. They would then watch videos in youtube or play Zuma or Dynomite. On the other hand, the children would be indulged to the online gaming experience through the use of the sophisticated gadget. It is as if they treat the computer as family, even closer than their own blood relatives. No longer would there be casual conversations in the living rooms. No longer would parents help their children in their homework. The computer is there to act as a friend, a helper, and a family. It would be no surprise if a family member would spend his Christmas in an internet cafe than at his own home.

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