For adults, it redefines many issues, forcing us to change our way of thinking. However, for children, it doesn't change anything. For children, it defines and shapes the way they think from the start. By the year 2000, it is estimated that the average child will spend 100 fewer hours watching TV each year, and will likely reinvest most all of this time into on-line activities. The On-Line world is an active place, compared to television, which is passive.
Children play, learn, communicate, make friends, and shop on-line.
They will grow into adults who do the same. The Web has altered our ideas of conducting business, and redefined consumer marketing and spending. You may feel that you walk a fine line between protecting your children, and inspiring young adults. On top of all this, you may be making decisions about technology you don't understand very well. Secretly, we all fear being one of those people one day.