Part of what Katz says is right - a lot of teenagers online these days believe they can take on the world. However, this is no different from when anyone else grew up, be that the 50's or the 90's. However, there is the isolation that the 'experts' and 'studies' keep telling us about - it really does exist. Katz has a good point - it is important to have other interests, and I'm sure (I hope!) that most./'s do.
Also, anonymity allows for expression of many thoughts that might not come out in the 'real world' - hence, flaming. Personally, I've found that a majority of flames that I've received have been from the younger side of the population. I do agree with Katz on that point - you can see in the postings the difference between the type first, think later, and those who think their comments through. There are many stupid adults who shoot off their mouths (I've met plenty) and smart teenagers who think things through too, though.
Lastly, the theme for early comments seems to be that experience is vital. It is. Being a young engineer, I find I know very little, and find out constantly that paper is not the real world. There is no substitute for experience, and though at times certifications and degrees may seem like BS, it's not only the knowledge companies are looking for, it's the experience that comes with attaining that knowledge.
Isn't it funny to think of them referring to library books as content? You know, "Hey mom, Billy and me are just headed over to the library to pick up some content for the trip this weekend." What an age we live in.
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Also, anonymity allows for expression of many thoughts that might not come out in the 'real world' - hence, flaming. Personally, I've found that a majority of flames that I've received have been from the younger side of the population. I do agree with Katz on that point - you can see in the postings the difference between the type first, think later, and those who think their comments through. There are many stupid adults who shoot off their mouths (I've met plenty) and smart teenagers who think things through too, though.
Lastly, the theme for early comments seems to be that experience is vital. It is. Being a young engineer, I find I know very little, and find out constantly that paper is not the real world. There is no substitute for experience, and though at times certifications and degrees may seem like BS, it's not only the knowledge companies are looking for, it's the experience that comes with attaining that knowledge.
Isn't it funny to think of them referring to library books as content? You know, "Hey mom, Billy and me are just headed over to the library to pick up some content for the trip this weekend." What an age we live in.