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Review: You, Your Family, and the Internet

You, Your Family, and the Interne t by David Clark, Day One Publications, 2012, 128 pages. The Internet plays a huge role in our lives whether we like it or not. Given this fact, how should Christians use this technology wisely rather than having it use us? If you are looking for a set of rules to follow, this isn't the book for you. But if you want sound biblical guidelines to apply to your family, this is a great resource. You, Your Family, and the Internet begins with a brief history of computers and the rise of the Internet. It is very interesting to see how quickly they have become permanent fixtures in our homes, on our phones, in our cars, etc. Only 20 years ago, I was thrilled to have a 4800 baud modem to access my work computer from home. Now we have unlimited access to the worldwide web on our phones with a few taps on a touch screen and also a distraction that may demand constant attention. The author then discusses social media and its implications, privacy and...