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What motivates parents, teachers, and older people to get concerned about young people's use of communication technology?
What motivates parents, teachers, and older people to get concerned about young people's use of communication technology?
They may be motivated by a wish to protect their children from harm or to control them, but throughout history older generations have always tried to put limits on the behavior of the young.
What is the effect of the spread of social media sites and communication apps on governments' ability to control their citizens?
What is the effect of the spread of social media sites and communication apps on governments' ability to control their citizens?
It's making it harder and harder for them to control what their citizens are saying and doing.
What is the relationship between high-speed internet connections and economic growth in poorer countries?
What is the relationship between high-speed internet connections and economic growth in poorer countries?
A 10% increase in high-speed internet connections leads to a 1.3% increase in economic growth, according to the World Bank.
