I just finished reading the chapter for today's lecture on Internet exposure and how to combat explicit material for underage children and adolescence.  The Internet is a unique tool, (in which I am writing this post)  that has proven to have many benefits to society. I know in my life I use the Internet as my primary form of media.  The medium is also attractive because we have the ability to connect and send messages all around the world.  Children and adolescence are especially attracted to the Internet to help form relationships and connect.  With this in mind, there are important components to keep in mind in order to ensure safety from unwanted explicit material that may have damaging effects.

The largest component is to teach our children media literacy and how to appropriately handle situations of the Web.  In the text discussion of blocking software was discussed, but this technology is not full proof. With this in mind we must educate our children to be blockers of their own virtue.  Help them realize how they can help in the fight against unwanted explicit material and become an example of integrity.  Teaching them to think critically and responsibly is the only full-proof way to ensure their safety from harmful media interactions.