I HAVE AN DEBATE COMPRTOITION ON AUGUST 3 SO I NEED YOUR HELP.THE TOPIC FOR THIS IS ARE MODEN CHILDREN SLAVES TO THE INTERNET? PLEASE SEND ME SOON.

The word 'Internet' comes from two words 'Interconnection' and 'Network'. Thus, it may be defined as network or more precisely internetwork of a number of connecting networks consisting of different types of computers spread all over the world which can share messages and information with each other .

It has opened new sources of communication. E-mails have become an inevitable in today's world. Interactive talk is also possible. Conferencing software enable audio and video conferencing.

Internet is used for digging up information. For instance, cooking tips, wise quotes, word meanings, games, videos, etc.

Internet has also promoted e-learning. Attaining information and knowledge through the digital media has fastened the process of gaining education.

Internet has made life very convenient. With numerous online services you can now perform all your transactions online. You can book tickets for a movie, transfer funds, pay utility bills, taxes etc., right from your home. Some travel websites even plan an Itinerary as per your preferences and take care of airline tickets, hotel reservations etc.

Disadvantages of internet can be cited when we talk about production and promotion of vulgar porn videos. It disturbs an ethical environment and spoils children.

Flipping through pages of a book has become a thing of the past. You search for anything on www.google.com and its there in front of you.

Internet users are often affected by virus attacks. Even if one clicks a very harmful site, it is exposed to danger of virus which might corrupt the entire system.

Thanks to Internet, socialising is the only place where people meet. Rest, playing among kids or sitting over a cup of coffee with your friends have become a thing of the past. The virtual world has made our shoulders stoop. This may hamper a healthy social development in children.