EH102.103 Harlan Coben

In Harlan Coben's, "The Undercover Parent," he speaks about the advantages of parents monitoring their children's internet use. In the beginning of the essay, Harlan is told by his friends that they put spyware on their child's computer which he found repelling. Further research and analysis gave Harlan a new view on the subject. He realizes that it's in the child's best interest to be monitored for their own safety. Harlan understands that the internet contains the thoughts of every teenager, but he claims that nothing is private on the internet. At the end of the essay, he concludes his argument by letting his readers know that they should let their children know that there is spyware on their computer, but discuss it with the child and have him or her understand why it's there.