By Jaideep Singh
Is internet really helping youth or it’s just deteriorating them? In this hyper-connected world, the use of internet has become essential for people as electricity and water. Everyone, including government, wants youth to use advantages of internet, but with “with great power comes great responsibility.” Looking at the advancement in the technology and internet, was/is a gateway for most of the people, like how it shapes and sharpens the mindset of people and students.
ADVANTAGED ASPECT:
A Gateway to learn
With connectivity, students have Baked so much with the internet like sources like Youtube, Physics Wallah and many more. They have learnt coding, new languages to understanding math, it helped them all, while just sitting on their computer or study table remotely.
It pushes limits of people to the rainbows
It fosters creativity, innovation, and self-expression. Whether it’s studying, texting friends, or contributing to the economy, the digital world offers endless opportunities. Through content creation platforms and blogging, individuals are not only able to express themselves but also develop mindfulness, sharpen their skills, and build a future-oriented perspective.
DISADVANTAGED ASPECT
Load on Mental & Physical Health
We being well aware about kids sticking with their electronics like glue. Addiction, one of the very weighed discussed problems with increased screen time and never-ending insta scroll has become a grave we all want to save, but unfortunately we can’t. leading kids to depression, anxiety, stress. Especially influencers setting unrealistic beauty standards puts a question mark on your head about body image and self-esteem because “Critics are loud, but success is louder”, critics.
The dark side of WI-FI i.e. bullying
This side of internet is a life-threatening side, just imagine you post a selfie and it’s morphed or being commented on your apparels or comment on your pimple? Just a screenshot away and then a devil in your mind 24×7. This is a very common, yet bothersome issue.
CONCLUSION
In the end, internet is not inherently good or bad. But it’s the force that can shape your future for good or worse. It is an asset as well as a threat to our youth. Hyper connection requires hyper awareness and lookout for mental, physical stain, but the real question is not “Is the internet helping or harming youth?” The real question is “Are we teaching youth how to use it wisely?”