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What does the Internet offer us and our children?

The sheer scope of the Internet provides us with the richest source of information and entertainment ever, right at our fingertips.

The origins of the Internet were based in the worlds of academics and science. Data was shared between universities and institutions and the powers of computing and telecommunication were used to further our knowledge.

The best of the Internet continues to do this for us. When your child logs on to the Internet, he or she is linking up to a vast network of computers which extends all over the globe. Children can enjoy almost unlimited access to material which is educational and entertaining, and to services which enable them to communicate with and learn about people from other countries and cultures.

•	Our children can find educational information. Research data, documents, pictures, information from places like museums and wildlife centres, and the latest news can all help them with their studies and homework, and broaden their educational horizons.
•	They will improve their reading skills. Children's sites with reading exercises make reading practice fun
•	Their technology and information skills will improve. Children will be able to familiarise themselves with the way the Internet pages work and practise computer skills, such as dexterity with the mouse
•	Children will connect with places around the world. E-mail and overseas Web sites bring awareness and knowledge of other countries and cultures
•	The Internet offers many forms of safe and fun entertainment for kids and parents alike. Surfing the Internet together can be a great activity for the family to do together.
•	The Internet offers very special benefits to people with disabilities and mobility problems, as they can access information and entertainment from around the world
•	We can locate parenting information and use Web communities and e-mail to share ideas with others
•	Children and adults can learn and have fun together. Using the computer and the Internet provides an opportunity for children and adults to share the experience of exploration and discovery
•	You can be creative and share your ideas with the world. The Internet allows anyone to be a publisher, and you can create and publish your very own website.