INTERNET: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Nowadays, the internet is being used extensively because of its advantages. However, there could be some negative effects on the customers. It is believed that the internet has caused many problems in human life, such as cyberbullying or a sedentary lifestyle, that’s why we must have some solutions to overcome these issues. First of all, cyberbullying is now becoming a serious problem for internet users, especially teenagers. With the development of the internet, the number of young people using it is increasing rapidly. In some developed countries such as the United States of America or the United Kingdom, a 5-year-old kid can have himself or herself a smartphone. This can lead to some bad situations, for example, because kids are too young and innocent, they can be cheated, and their secret information can be stolen. One more serious issue produced by the widespread use of the Internet is that it not only has numerous negative health consequences, but it can also lead to a sedentary lifestyle. For instance, the internet develops rapidly and there will be more and more media outlets that will make the users become more and more socially shy and they will find it hard to make more relationships. There are 2 solutions for people to tackle the problems. Firstly, people need to be educated about how to secure their information, and new laws about internet security need to be enforced. In addition, adults must control their kids and the time they spend on the internet. And parents need to organize more activities outside for their children, this will help them develop their soft skills. In conclusion, cyberbullying and a sedentary lifestyle are serious problems, and they can be controlled by providing fundamental knowledge and awareness to people who use the internet, as well as establishing appropriate laws for online crime.