I am not even talking about the serious cases of neglect and child abuse by parents who are addicted to the Internet. I am just speaking about the average Christian mom and dad who care very much about the welfare of their families. Then there are the cases of true neglect. A parent is so addicted to the Internet, that family church and work becomes secondary to the need to interact on the Internet with other Internet users. Time that should be devoted to nurturing a marriage or a child or serving the church is spent in frivolous discussions and games or other time stealing Internet activities.
Children get addicted to the Internet as well.
How many children are struggling academically or socially right now because they spend all their time on the Internet, time that should be devoted to studying, exercise and other nurturing or healthy activities. What drives us to spend and waste so much time on the Internet. I personally believe the very nature of the Internet is addictive. Because it is a two way activity, it draws us in. You cannot be passive on the Internet.