In just a few years, the internet has rapidly engulfed most of humanity. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to this influence, but whether this influence is positive or negative remains to be seen. Can the internet replace reality?
First, let's look at the positive side. The internet makes it easy to shop; you can find a job or work remotely; get any information you need; and communicate and stay connected anywhere in the world. All this can be done without leaving home. Any task can be completed quickly, leaving you with time for real life.
But if a person begins to abuse this and stops using their time wisely, they waste most of their life online. They begin to communicate exclusively through this method, become lazy, and lose the desire to do anything else. And most importantly, it's a waste of time; such a person simply entertains themselves, browsing from one page to another, which doesn't benefit them. If you calculate how many hours a year a modern person spends online, you can safely conclude that half their life has been wasted.
Internet addiction is a serious problem in the modern world. Nowadays, no one can imagine life without this invention, even children who have fallen under its negative influence. They spend all day in front of the computer, and there's not a single child in sight outside, because they don't play in the yard with friends, but sit at home. Parents, who don't consider this activity harmful, are to blame for this.
The internet is essential, first and foremost, for people with disabilities and those who are unable to leave home often, such as those with small children. With the advent of remote work, these people can earn money while staying at home, running their own business, and looking after their children. This can even be a second job for additional income. But this comes with its own challenges. It's difficult to find good work online and avoid falling prey to scammers who prey on people's trust.
Thanks to the internet, you can instantly stay up-to-date with all the world's news, something radio and television can't provide, pay your utility bills and other services, and even get an education. All this is done, first and foremost, to reduce time waste. And not so that people spend this free time surfing the web, but so that they can live in reality. They can give this time to their family, loved ones, and parents who won't be around forever. Life is short, and the internet takes it away, but it can be overcome; you just need to understand that beyond these four walls there is a living world, real people, and genuine emotions, genuine smiles and words.
Thus, the internet is a vast encyclopedia containing everything a person needs. It's an invention that allows for constant connection. With its help, people work, study, sell, buy, pay, and create. But humanity is becoming dependent, and it could be said that the internet has already replaced the reality of most people across the globe. For some, this is good, for others, bad, but everyone decides for themselves whether to spend this weekend with their family or alone at the computer. The internet is a necessary thing, bringing enormous benefits when used in moderation.
