In recent years, our society is witnessing a rapid growth in child sex crimes due to online predators. Crimes originating from Internet activities are impacting all cultures, religions and geographic locations. Unfortunately, many sick people are being overlooked by our law enforcement agencies and, as a result, are victimizing children nationwide. There is no worse crime than attacks against young people because they are the future of our nation and therefore our most precious jewels. The Internet is a great tool with many benefits, but it also presents greater dangers because it can be anonymous. Knowing this fact, predators take full advantage of the Internet to fulfill their repugnant fantasies. Online sexual predators have become a serious threat to teenagers; It is essential that parents address this issue as a national issue to stop these heinous crimes. Young lives are exploited by online predators, especially because the Internet allows you to be anonymous. While the Internet is a great tool for children to use to do homework, expand their personal interests, and socialize with friends, it also poses huge threats to them. In the article MySpace Not Responsible for Predator, a 14-year-old girl met a 19-year-old man who allegedly raped her. The rapist had used an alias to lie about his age to get her attention. This is an example of an unfortunate incident where a child became the victim of a predator. A monster has robbed a young girl of the innocence of her childhood in moments; a time when she should have been free from worries about such abhorrent crimes. Online sexual exploitation among younger generations is growing exponentially. Statistics provided by the Internet –......middle of paper......ible for Predators.” The structure of the argument. By Annette T. Rottenberg and Donna Haisty Winchell. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009. 119-120. Print.“PAPA” Parents Against Predators Act. POPE - Parents Against Predators Act, 2007-08.Web. March 22, 2011. "Predators." National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 2001-2010. Network. March 23, 2011. .Sheridan, John W. "The Internet - Online Predator Statistics - Dangers to Children." Ezine Articles.EzineArticles.com, 2011. Web. March 21, 2011. “Shocking Statistics.” SentryPC. SentryPC parental control software, 2005-11. Network. March 21.2011. .