The world today is dominated by the computer. Fourth graders use the words "modem", "hard drive", "byte", and "PC" in their normal, everyday vocabulary. Sixth graders speak of "e-mail" and "IM". By seventh grade students are capable of simple computer repair, and by ninth grade students are experts at the basics and are moving forward. The words "virus" and "mouse" take on different meanings. There are family websites. Some children have computers in their bedrooms. …showed first 75 words of 533 total…

…showed last 75 words of 533 total…levels of validity. The only truly valid statement on computers is that it's entirely our choice to partake. True, the internet can be somewhat like a cult, and true, it can open our eyes to the world, but in the end, the choice is ours. So will we double-click on a new and beautiful era of technological advancement, or will we frantically hit 'escape' to get away from a maze of lies and social withdrawal?