http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Qd1WVRctc
Going along with the same theme of privacy I came across a clip that airs on the Disney Channel (link above). It uses characters from a popular cartoon to help illustrate the dangers of the Internet and important ways to help protect privacy. I think this is a great way to appeal to a younger generation on this topic and I also think Disney channel is doing the right thing by taking the initiative to educate their viewers. They get their point across in a very strategic and effective way, the is clip fun and light-hearted; yet, it conveys an important message. By using characters viewers are familiar with and love it helps them relate to the topic and it is more likely that they will pay attention to the clip. If people are aware of the risk they take with their privacy when it comes to the Internet from a younger age, then it is more likely that they will be able to monitor and keep their privacy throughout their lives.
Kristen, that is an awesome video to stumble upon. It's great that this cartoon show is taking action to educate young children on the ways of the internet. Back when we were at the cartoon watching age the internet was just budding, but now that it is in full bloom it only makes sense for the youngest of internet users to be fully aware of the possible "dangers" of cyberspace. I thought it was important that they said in the clip, "not everything you see or read on the internet is true", because I know that even at age 21 it can sometimes be difficult to gage the sincerity of someone, so I can only imagine how gullible a 12 year old could be, and wined up finding themselves in a sticky situation..
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