After high school Erika spent a year in Costa Rica for college and Prentice stayed behind in California. After that Erika returned to California and Prentice moved to Beijing. They have maintained a long distance relationship by sending e-mails, live chats and by using webcameras. They used webcameras to be able to see each other every day. After several years of this long distance relationship, Erika moved to Beijing and they had their first child in October.
Some women use the internet as an educational tool for others.
An example of this is the woman who gave birth live on the web. It was broadcast by America s Health Network and there were some problems with the technology, such as poor picture quality and frequent busy signals. Despite these problems nearly one million people logged on and witnessed the live birth of seven pound, eight once baby Sean. Another example of using webcams and the internet for educational or medical purposes is Carnie Wilson. Carnie is the daughter of Beach Boy Brian Wilson and amember of Wilson Phillips.