Reading Responses

1. What article did you choose to read for your fourth article? Tangled in the Web. I thought this was a very interesting article and it really made me see how easy it is for some people to get addicted to silly things that don't seem harmful at first but can lead to problems in the future. One person in my group read Mixed Signals and it was about how the computer has an off switch and to remember that and I think that is great advice.
   
2. What were the most important things you learned from the readings? That we need to be mindful of what we are doing with the media. How we are using it and what affect it is having on us. I think I liked the advice from Elder Ballard's talk the most when he said we need to make good choices. I think that in all aspects of our lives if we are making good choices we will be safe and we can help others with our example. One member in the group said that we need to realize that some things on the internet aren't bad like games but we need to use the media sparingly.
   
3. How will what you have read influence your actions as a parent and/or teacher of children and youth? It has made me more aware of the risks and makes me want to do everything I can to spread the word and help others realize the dangers of the internet.There are a lot of wonderful things about the internet and media in general but there are also just as many bad things and I need to constantly be aware of the prevention strategies that can help me avoid problems.
   
4. How can you use what you have learned from the reading to have a positive influence on family and friends? I think being an example and standing up for what is right is the best way I can influence and have a positive effect on those around me. In Elder Ballard's article he said that we need to stand up for what we believe and I need to be willing to share what I know about the internet with those around me to help them be informed individuals that can make good choices. We all basically said in our group that we need to be willing to share what we know and just be good examples.