Some people say that the Internet is responsible for destroying social skills of teenagers and young adults. Why do you think the Internet is seen as dangerous in this way and what can we do to ensure that it does not harm the social development of teenagers and young adults?

Since its invention, the

Internet

has changed the way teenagers and young adults communicate. Some commentators even argue that its development has negatively affected the social

skills

of

this

group.

This

essay will present some ideas about why

this

is seen as dangerous and how we can ensure that its impact in

this

area is minimized. The

Internet

can lead to a lack of social

skills

in several areas. As an activity which is usually done alone, prolonged use of the

Internet

can lead to a feeling of isolation and detachment from the world. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to these feelings as they have not developed strong peer groups and often lack emotional strength. Excessive use of the

Internet

could lead to the inability to communicate effectively with other

people

in face-to-face situations and often comes at the expense of more social activities

such

as meeting with friends. One solution to combat the negative effects of the

Internet

on young

people

is to ensure they are not overusing it. Limits should be placed on the amount of use and other forms of recreational activity should be encouraged. Another strategy would be to ensure young

people

have ‘

Internet

-free’ days and undertake activities that promote social

skills

,

for example

, joining youth or sports clubs. In summary, it can be seen that over-exposure to the

Internet

can be dangerous to young

people

. Specifically, it could harm the development of social

skills

at a crucial time in their lives. We should all try to ensure that

this

does not happen before it becomes a major issue in our society.