For the majority of the kids the Internet is a positive experience. By the way, teenagers created his recent web site, Growing Up Digital. We currently treat labour as a variable cost but perhaps it should be changed to capital assets-intellectual property. Tapscott does not ignore the problems that comes with the changes. There are perils.
People are concerned about privacy, censorship, quality of life, employment, access and equity.
For example Don does not use software to monitor his children's online surfing because he feels instilling family values will have a greater effect. He also feels that access is important for everyone and community computer centers should be developed. There was also a panel of industry experts at the conference. SHL Systemhouse gave their insights on the role of technology. They were also the major sponsors of the conference.