FAMILY LIFE

Computers have had a great deal of impact on family both negative and positve effects. The effect that it has on the family is based on many different factors, some of which may include beliefs, generation etc. Some of the postive and negative effects are discussed below.

Negative Effects

  • It promotes generation gaps
    • The advancement of computers has caused a generation gap between parent and child weakening the relationships where shared interests are concerned.
  • Family Time
    • Computers arguably has disrupted family time, as in many homes they have more than one PC and usually spend a great deal of time on their own;
    • Children focus more on things such as friends, games, networking and so on instead of spending time with their families

Positive Effects

  • It can draw families together
    • Children can bond with their parents while teaching them how to use the computer
  • Real Time communication
    • Families can communicate with each other from anywhere in real time
  • Education
    • Home schooling is more effective because computer software are now created around the set curriculum 
  • Family Time
    • Parents can now work at home, allowing them to be more available to their children
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