Helping Youths Meet the Challenge of today
THE world, its lifestyles, and its fads have always undergone change. Largely because of modern technology, changes are even more pronounced today. What was in yesterday is out today, and what is popular today will be obsolete tomorrow. These rapid changes have a marked impact on young people how can thy cope,Many parents and educators are concerned about the amount of time youths spend visiting what are called online social networks. These are Internet sites that allow members to create a Web page and enhance it with pictures, videos, and diaries, called blogs or social forums

Has technology contributed to these sobering statistics? Undoubtedly. “Cellphones and the Internet, which offer teenagers an unparalleled level of privacy, make hooking up that much easier,” says a New York Times Magazine report. Indeed, setting up a clandestine meeting with a member of the opposite sex takes little more than a few keystrokes on the computer. In one survey, more than 4 out of 5 girls admitted that they are not as careful as they should be while online.
Some who are looking online for a date or a hookup get more than they bargained for. ‘We have seen an increase in sexual assaults,’ states Ruth . She says that many victims first contact their future assailant online and then agree to meet in person so how can parents be of help If you are a parent, surely you want something better than the fickle and foolish “wisdom of the world” to guide your children. How can you help them to navigate their way through adolescence and avoid the dangers of this world, The answer may not be as simple as unplugging the computer or taking away the phone. Surface solutions rarely reach the heart. Consider, too, that your children may be using such devices as the cell phone and the Internet to address certain needs that you as a parent may be able to address far more effectively. visit www.forum4youth..com for more update on issues that concern the youths