The Internet is fun, exciting, full of information and education and ready for us to enjoy

Excessive Commercialism

The Internet is a powerful vehicle for advertising. In visiting websites children have easy access to advertising which is very persuasive.

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  Not to fill out forms with a lot of personal details.
  
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  Not to use an adult’s credit card number to order online products.
  

If children are to use the Internet in places other than at school e.g. – libraries, clubs and at home, they need to be educated about how to behave on-line and to discuss problems.