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Today’s blog post – Is technology really so bad? I have read a lot of negative news stories recently about teenagers and technology. Some say technology makes teenagers lazy. Others say it’s bad for their social relationships. But is technology always bad for young people? I don’t think so. I believe that the internet actually brings parents and children together. For example, the internet can help parents and children talk about difficult topics. There are lots of really useful websites and videos on the internet with information about common teen problems. And there are online communities for all kinds of interests, from skateboarding to unusual pets. The internet can bring together family members that live in different places, too. They can upload photos, post messages and even speak to each other on the internet. Of course, parents are responsible for giving their children advice about using the internet and online security. In my opinion, the problems young people can face online are the same problems they face ‘in real life’. Cyberbullying and ‘unfriending’ are the online versions of friendship problems that teenagers have at home and at school. Having arguments with friends and learning to cooperate with people is all part of growing up. Parents have a responsibility to help their children develop supportive relationships – online and ‘in real life’. With clear limits, technology can be fantastic. The important thing is to learn to control our technology, not to let our technology control us.
1 The author A explains why technology is a bad thing. B thinks teenagers shouldn’t use the internet. C believes that the internet can be good for families. D gives both sides of the argument. 2 The internet can make it easier for teenagers A to watch films. B to take photos of each other. C to discuss problems with their parents. D to buy an unusual pet. 3 The author thinks that parents have to A help their children to stay safe online. B upload photos for their children. C post messages online to their children. D speak to their children on the internet. 4 The author thinks that cyberbullying and unfriending A are new problems. B are similar to problems teenagers have away from the internet. C are unusual problems. D are reasons why teenagers shouldn’t use the internet. 5 The author thinks parents A don’t understand the problems children have on the internet. B can’t help children with relationships. C needn’t get involved with their children’s friendships. D must help children with relationships.
