Throughout the article there were many valid points as why using spyware is good to use to monitor your kids internet usage. Harlan Coben states that spyware is not used to to spy on your kids it used to monitor and look out for your child. Some things that you would want to look out for could possibly be cyber bullying inappropriate postings, or…
However, Coben borders on paranoia. He writes about kids who have been taken advantage of and preyed upon via the internet. This is indeed a real problem, but it is not as common a problem as Coben makes it out to be. Coben implies that if one does not monitor everything a child does, they will immediately fall into the clutches of an online predator. That is a possibility, but it is not going to happen simply because a parent was not monitoring their child. He seems to think that kids can in no way handle themselves. To some extent it is true that kids might not be able to handle themselves completely but that is why it is necessary for kids to grow and learn how to handle themselves. However, kids are not so helpless that as soon as they are left to themselves they will fall prey to internet…
In Harlan Coben’s article, “The Undercover Parent”(March 6,2008) he talks about the dangers on the internet and how we can prevent our children from the dangers by using spyware. I agree him about spyware. I think it can stop many things from happening.…
Not long ago, we read an article , written by Harlan coben titled The undercover parent, an opinion paper on parents using spyware on their children's computers. At the beginning of the article the writer informs us that they previously thought that this was just a wrong unjustified invasion of privacy, however, after the author did some research they Still did not support the idea, but they understood why it is used and stated it was a beneficial idea.…
¨The Undercover Parent¨ (March 16, 2008) is a news article written by Harlan Coben that claims parents should have a conversation about their concerns with teens, and let them know spyware is a possibility.…
In the article “The Undercover Parent,” (2008) written by Harlan Coben, he is in support of parents using spyware on their children. Personally, I have to agree with the author because parents could keep their children a lot safer from the dangers of the internet by using spyware. I believe parents should use spyware, but only for safety reasons and not just for the sake of spying. The author gives an example of the dangers of being on the internet like the young boy that didn’t know he was talking to a pedophile or the girl committing suicide because of being cyberbullied. The author also states that parents shouldn’t overuse the spyware to the point where they read every word they tell their friends and know everything about what their friends…
Harlen Coben, in an essay in The New York Times, “The Undercover Parent” (March 16, 2008) asserts that parents should install spyware on their children’s computers in order to protect children from the dangers of the internet. Coben claims that because what a child does on the internet is public, as a parent you have the right to view it as well, so we should be monitoring them in this area as well. However, Coben does admit that this is indeed an invasion of privacy, but that in order to be a good parent we must do so to protect our children from pedophiles and bullies that lure on the internet. Coben attempts to educate parents about the dangers the internet poses to children, and how spyware can be an effective solution to our need to protect our kids.…
Sean, P. (2009, October 7). Children as young as five 'using the internet without parental…
In the article “The Undercover Parent”, Coben explains why parents should monitor their kids to keep them safe. Coben’s arguments are very detailed, he lists the reasons why parents should or should not monitor their kids. I believe that Coben’s argument about monitoring their kids is right.…
In Harlan Coben’s essay, “The Undercover Parent” he argues that if putting spyware on a child’s computer is morally acceptable. The article starts with Coben showing how at first he was “repelled” by the idea. Coben reflects about how even the name “spyware” would repel parents. Coben’s thoughts change on this issue as the essay continues. Coben makes the point that most parents will not be spying on what their children are doing, but instead overseeing their activities to make sure they are not getting into trouble. Coben addresses the fact that it would be a hard choice to decide to do, your child may be upset with you for “spying” but in the end when they are older they will understand you were just trying to protect them.…
The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution grants the right of privacy to all people in the country. The use of spyware on children and teens is blant attack on that amendment. Consequently, it has been a real controversial topic between parents and their kids ever since it was invented and used in the 1900’s. There have been many arguments and reasons that have been said for and against it. I for one am against its use. Among those who are for the use of spyware is an author named Harlan Coben, the author of The Undercover Parent. Throughout the article, he argues reasons that support his side. However, Coben’s arguments about the use of spyware because spyware restricts freedom, it’s an invasion of privacy and it doesn’t let children…
First, spying is “an invasion of privacy and a violation of trust.” (23) Educational psychologist and mother of a daughter in graduate school said that to describe spying. (22) I think a psychologist/mom would know what's best. Can't beat experience and knowledge. Children want privacy. Parents want privacy. Everyone wants privacy. If you want to ruin your relationship with your children then go ahead and spy on them.…
When parents spy on their kids, it gives kids a reason to think that they are not trusted. The fact that a parent has to read a child's text messages to know what's going on in their lives make it seem as if a parent is accusing the child of…
Act Utilitarianism: It is a theory which states that a person’s act is morally right if and only if it produces the best possible results in that specific situation. In our analysis if the parent uses the app which can help them to track their kid's activity they are not doing anything wrong instead as a utilitarian at that particular time parents want their kids to be safe from the danger of the technology they are using. If presumably, parents tell their children about the app they are using to track them then as a utilitarian it is the right thing they are doing. Because it will help them to build a strong connection with their…
If you track your daughter with special applications, this does not mean that you are a bad parent. On the contrary, in times of social instability and the harmful impact of the Internet, it is more important than ever to protect children from all the bad things that can happen to them. Using monitoring applications you can rest assured that your kid is ok and…