Technology and especially the Internet has provided us with many opportunities that we would never have had if the Internet had not existed. I have the opportunity to talk to friends all over the World on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook with out leaving the comfort of my own home. This is amazing and a big part of my life these days.
That said I am very involved in my community. I am the House League Director for the Markham Minor Lacrosse Association and I coach two teams. I work full time and I manage to get out and socialize with my friends on a regular basis. Real time Human Interaction is very important for me.
I look at my son’s generation. He is 17. The kids today all communicate via text messaging, Facebook, and via online games like Word of Warcraft. The problem with doing this is they do not get out and socialize enough.
In my sons case I often have to say do you think you should go out and spend some time with your friends instead of spending all day in front of the computer?
People need to remember the Internet is just an extension of life. It is only one component to having a great life. Balance is the key and human interaction is vital.
