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Newspaper
Orange City News
Location
Orange, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2003
Page
3
Orange City News high school interns spent an active summer examining how constant connectivity shapes teen life. They explored opportunities and challenges for youths described as the world’s first netizens, highlighting influence, privacy, and social dynamics.
A Troy High School senior describes becoming a computer fiend, naming the machine Bodo after four years of use. She cites homework word processing, instant messaging, and Internet access as key factors shaping daily life and friendships.
The narrator recalls near misses with computer failures while drafting papers then reflecting on memory reliability. They describe reliance on email for distant families yet note limits like not sending physical items. They worry about future crashes and time wasted.
Andy Garcia, a Santa Ana high school senior, says computers let him down. He reflects on school tech issues and their impact on his studies and future plans.
The piece notes that U S teens spend more hours on computers than watching TV, with Michael Suman of UCLA warning that constant connectivity brings both benefits and ethical concerns. He says the Internet can be a force for good but contains seductive elements and youths must learn to discern good from bad.
A collage of surveys shows rising home computer ownership and online activity among teens. In 2001 about 73 percent of 12 to 17 year olds used the Internet, with instant messaging and online journals among top activities. Adults watch, listen, and read less online than teens.
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