Naysberg, yes, there are many great things being taught to our children. But there are also plenty of things that we unfortunately are scared or uncomfortable teaching our children. And they are things that DO need to be taught. People may argue “No, it’s better to keep them innocent and unknowing”, and to that I respond, maybe in your communities that works (though I’d be surprised as to how effective it really is), but in my community, and I’d say most communities, the children need to know, and know from the PROPER sources, such as parents and teachers. Because if they don’t, they’ll learn about these things from the WRONG sources, and that’s where all the trouble starts.
DY, I agree with a lot that you are saying, and I think you agree with a lot that I’m saying. The things we DO disagree on are things that many different types of Jews disagree on, and people in general, and that is fine. There is no one method that works for all people. One thing that you said is bothering me though, which is this:
“That’s exactly why it’s much better not to have web access, and if access is necessary, a filter is absolutely essential.”
Why did you choose to say “A filter is absolutely essential”, and not “Proper education of how to use it responsibly is absolutely essential”? Or at least both? Do you think a filter is MORE important than proper education?
Also, I noticed you wrote in the new “Facebook woes” thread, that because of the asifa, you are helping some friends get filters. That is wonderful. But are there people who are now trying to get properly educated in how to use the internet responsibly? I would hope so. I would hope there are at least as many people doing that as there are who are now getting filters.