The Impact of the Internet for Students

Internet has helped many people in all elements of life that the internet has contributed
fully in social life. With internet, we can do anything, both the positive and negative
things. As a medium of communication, internet can be used to communicate with other
users worldwide.

Internet presence provides positive benefits for the world of information, such as
searching for information, research, online courses, communication, social networking,
part-time job etc. Many students gain knowledge with the help of internet. In fact, school
assignments are now noticeably easier to find on the internet. It is undeniable that
internet gives effect to students. There is a positive effect, but there is also a negative
influence of internet. It is just like a coin with two sides, depending on how we deal with
it.

However, there are also negative effects caused by internet. Here are some of the
negative influences of the internet. Some news, both television and newspapers spread
their child abduction or runaway cases of minors who are started from friendship or
social networking sites on the internet. The nature of a child who easily trusts anyone
allows that to happen. Pornography is the negative influence of other internet. Not only
adults who visit forbidden sites, but many students are considered frequent visitors to
sites that contain pornographic images or stories. This of course is a very unfortunate
situation. Addiction to online games that hit the students is also a negative influence of
the internet. Addiction and dependency can make the students run out of time and
energy to play. As a result, students’ achievement will decrease.

It is hoped all parties, including parents, teachers, government and students jointly
prevent negative impacts arising from the internet. The government is expected to block
sites that are not good. Parents are also expected to pay more attention to their children
so that children can continue to be monitored and not fall into things that are not good.

Yellow: Issue
Green: Arguments for
Blue: Arguments against
Purple: Conclusion