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The Undercover Parent

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According to Sharedhope.org, almost three in ten parents (29%) let their children use the internet without any restrictions or supervision. In the article, “The Undercover Parent, ” the author Harlan Coben talks a lot about the dangers of the internet. Also on how spyware is a crucial part of parent responsibility. I agree with Coben that with the evolution of technology comes the evolution of technology protection.
The internet can be a dangerous place and then again there are millions of children and teens roaming it freely. Coben states that “Trust is one thing, but surrendering parental responsibility to the machine that allows the entire world access to your home borders on negligence ” (6). I agree with Coben because many teens could/are

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