A Parent's Guide to the Internet - Softcover

Ilene Raymond

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967512794 ISBN 13: 9780967512792

Publisher: Mars Publishing, Inc., 2001

Synopsis

Informed and objective information from educators, Web site developers, and child development experts makes this the perfect resource for parents who want their children to get the benefits of the Internet while limiting their exposure to its drawbacks. Subject areas that are explored include how computers have changed and will continue to change schools, Internet marketing to children, and the potential access to undesirable content found on the Internet. Parents will learn how to help with online school research and games while watching for potential Internet risks. A listing of additional online information sites and sources is included.

About this title

About the Author

Ilene Raymond is an award winning writer and a teacher at Temple University and Pennsylvania State University. Her articles and fiction have appeared in numerous national publications, including Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Readers Digest, Ladies House Journal, and Mademoiselle. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and two sons.

Reviews

Raymond describes the typical parent's love-hate relationship with the Internet, which is sometimes viewed as a valuable resource and sometimes as a mindless diversion. Little research has been done on the impact of the Internet on children's development, but Raymond offers findings from what research is available, including the value of the Internet in boosting academic performance, improving communication skills, and reducing the technology gap between girls and boys. She covers the basics by providing brief background information on the Internet and how to navigate the Web, send e-mail, and build Web pages. Using her experiences in exploring the Internet with her children and advice from educators and child psychologists, she also suggests projects that parents and children can do together on this new and evolving medium. Parents need not be techno-savvy to use and enjoy this imaginative, valuable resource. Vanessa Bush
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Edition details

• Publisher: Mars Publishing, Inc.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967512794
• ISBN 13: 9780967512792
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480