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Ninetyfive percent of American families are now online, with adults spending averagely five hours a day at home on the computer, which greatly influences their life, according to a new study.Yes, we’re connecting more with friends, but we’re also having dinner quickly so we can update our Facebook status.Does your life suffer from too much time spent online, and do you properly protect your family’s identity when you share their information online? Here’s how to take control of them.
According to Sherry Turkle, professor of psychology at MIT, many people use their computers to avoid the messiness of real life.It’s difficult to refuse a friend, but it’s easy to send out an email to do that.When you find yourself hiding behind your screen, make an effort to reconnect with people face to face.“It’s not because the technology is bad,” says Turkle.“It’s a matter of figuring out its place.”
Proud parents can’t help posting photos of their kids.But publicly sharing your kids’information, such as your child’s full name, birth date, and place of residence could put him in danger.To avoid the risk, invite the people you know well to view the photos on passwordprotected (加密的) websites such as Flickr and Snapfish.If you use Facebook, create a group of your inner circle specially for sharing photos and news of your kids.
Need a handy way to measure your family’s online habits? Check out the family plan on rescuetime.com.It tracks how each member of your family spends time online, and it shows the data by hour, day, and week.The website, which also offers personal plans, even allows you to block distracting(分心的) websites from your loved ones and yourself.
If reaching for your phone to check for messages and emails has become an uncontrollable habit, try this trick.Keep your devices on but turn off every message reminding, vibration(振动), and so on.Check for updates only when you finish a task.
21.Sherry Turkle probably agrees that ________.
A.Internet is just a tool for people B.people have to know their social status
C.technology can help improve friendship D.going online helps people lead a happier life
22.How are family members’ online habits tracked by rescuetime.com?
A.By offering plans and blocking unsafe websites. B.By blocking unwanted contact and information.
C.By tracking their online time and sorting out data.D.By making plans and storing collected data.
23.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Important Tips on Protecting Online Information
B.How to Take Control of Families’ Technology Time
C.Key Advice on How to Avoid Unsafe Websites
D.How to Break Away from Bad Online Habits