The+impact+of+the+Internet+on+family+and+employment

Introduction
The Internet has had a major impact on family life, as well as employment.

Task
Write a short blog post outlining the impact which the Internet has had on family life and employment.

Here are some ideas to get you started
 * Family**
 * Able to stay in touch with family all around the world via email / IM
 * Friends and families connected via social networks
 * Easy to share digital photos/videos
 * Video conferencing to stay in touch with friends and relatives
 * Increased computer use
 * Mobile devices mean that people are connected more often
 * Internet Safety issues for family members
 * Homework / study


 * Employment**
 * Instant access to information
 * e-Commerce
 * Immediate contact with employees
 * Every email can be stored / recorded
 * Video conferencing meetings
 * Online data storage (cloud)
 * Easier to see what competitors are doing
 * Easier to monitor employees via Social Networking
 * Customers can compare prices on the spot