Chineses Internet Boot Camp

Internet "boot camps" have been set up throughout Asia. The hope being, to get teens off the internet and into "real" life. The number of teenagers in Asia who are addicted to the internet has been increasing every year. Some play online games, such as "World of Warcraft" and some play others. There are actually whole apartment buildings which are "gamer" buildings. Teenagers, and others live here, and rarely leave. Until recently, physical abuse was accepted at these camps. This was until a boy was beaten to death by his superior. Teenagers are forced to replace time in front of a monitor with hard physical work. Many camps even have a  military feel to them. The ministry released a written guide to the hours spent on computers. In most camps, physical punishment is accepted. This method has had an outstanding percentage drop in internet usage. The Chinese Government has already blocked the usage of electric shock therapy. Deng Senshan was killed after only hours at the camp. This was after being severely beaten by a sergeant.

Chinese teenagers have taken internet usage to another level. Internet is a great tool when used in doses. People have taken this too far. I think that in the Asian culture they must encourage the youth in particular to be active, watch, play sports. Do anything, just not on the computer all day. These people need some serious help, and are getting it the hard way. The World Wide Web is a revolutionary tool which changed the world. Apparently, it can also change the world for the best.