Positively Impacting the Next Generation with Cyber Safety Day: Why Cyber Security Matters for Young

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Positively Impacting the Next Generation with Cyber Safety Day

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Parents can also be aware of the safety features offered by wireless and internet service providers that help block or manage cyberbullying. The privacy settings are always evolving, with new family safeguard and parental control features designed to offer customized solutions to cyberbullying.

It cannot be denied that social media has become more popular than ever in today's contemporary society, however its influence is never more noticeable than on the next generation. Young people today are spending almost two hours per day browsing social networks and the average teenager is spending about 27 hours per week online, so it isn't hard to see how social media has become such a prominent part of the next generation's lives. While young people may not see anything beyond the fun of being able to share experiences and interact with others, they should be considering both the negative and positive effects of sites like Facebook and Twitter on their lives and on the long term future of society as a whole.

While social media is not going anywhere in the immediate future, it is important to educate the next generation about the pros and cons associated with using these sites so that they can avoid the dangers and exploit the positives.

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