There has been much in the headlines over the last few days about Facebook and the potential dangers of social networking sites, as the mother of two girls what happened is my worst nightmare and I have spent a lot of time (too much my girls would say) reinforcing the advice about using these sites wisely and safely.

 

I thought I would share however a story of technology used to make a very positive influence, by way of contrast. There is  a child in my daughter's class who went into hospital for some major surgery this week, those of us who have undergone some sort of surgery know how frightening that time is as we wait to go down to theatre. Somehow the familiar world of friends and family seems far away and we are transported into an alien environment of medics and equipment which can be terrifying. Throughout this whole time however the girls in her class were sending texts, wishing her well and just chatting right up until she went to theatre.I can imagine how comforting this would have been to feel your friends right there with you.

 

I thought this was a lovely story, and reminds me of the fact that it is the intention that matters not the technology in itself. Yes advances may have opened up more ways for those with dark intent to do evil , but the same technology in the hands of those with a pure heart can be a powerful force for good.