Frontline: Growing Up Online. (DVD). WGBH Educational Foundation; a Frontline co-production with Ark Media, LLC. Written by Rachel Dretzin ; produced and directed by Rachel Dretzin and John Maggio. 2010.
Summary
Adolescents today have a vast amount of information at their fingertips via the Internet. On this DVD, Frontline explores the impact that the Internet has on kids today by observing, interviewing, and researching both teens and their parents. Topics like cyberbullying, Youtube celebrities, gaming, and online predators.
Critical Evaluation
Growing Up Online is an eye-opening look into the impact that the Internet has on today's kids. It's both sad and shocking to witness kids whose only friends are the ones he has online. There is also the story of Ryan Halligan who was bullied online so badly that he eventually committed suicide. This scenario is one that has been occurring way too often in recent months, or at least the instances that the news is reporting. Frontline interviews worried parents who are concerned that their children don't have the knowledge or maturity to navigate the internet and make wise decisions. One girl rolls her eyes and says, "My parents don't understand that I've spent pretty much since second grade online. I know what to avoid." The girl is partly right. Too many parents stick their children in front of televisions and computers instead of spending time bonding. As a society we must question the importance of the Internet in the lives of our children. It is unavoidable, but what steps can we take to teach them to be responsible about using it? Growing Up Online raises these questions and tries to find that answer. This a a must have in any library collection. It is an educational tool that should be used.
Reader's Annotation
Frontline explores the impact the Internet has on teens and parents.
About Frontline
Frontline explores and illuminates the critical issues of our times - from Iraq and the war on terror, business, the economy to social issues, politics and health.
Genre
Televison program, Education
Curriculum Ties
Sociology, Internet Awareness
Discussion Ideas
1) Discuss what you use the Internet for.
2) How much time do you spend online and why?
3) Discuss things you can do to prevent cyberbullying.
4) Discuss the importance of being aware of online predators.
Reading Level/Interest Age
All ages
Challenge Issues
N/A
Why Included in Titles Selected
I think Internet use among teenagers is an important subject that should be discussed.
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