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Features that you should look for in a Internet filtering program
- Do NOT let your child spend hours at a time online. These teen sites seem to have an addictive nature to them. Set limits on internet usage.
- Do setup rules and guidelines for your kids.
- Do install monitoring software (see software)
- Do install virus protection software (see software)
- Do setup individual user accounts, if possible. Have a parents login and a kids login with restrictions on the kids login
- Supervise their internet usage by reviewing their site regularly.
- Do NOT let your child have a computer in their bedroom. Place your computer in an open room with the monitor facing out. This allows you to quickly see what is occurring on the internet.
- Do not allow a webcam to be used unsupervised. A webcam makes it very easy for your children to post pictures of themselves. Remember, once that picture is posted, it is broadcasted to millions.
- Do NOT let your kids post their address, phone number, school etc. Avoid giving out ANY personal information online.
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See our 7 steps to a safer Internet.
Are your kids being bullied online or could they be bullying other kids online?
- Shouldn't you know?
- Of course you should and the only way to do that is with software.
- Learn how here
Internet safety is fast becoming a common household term. So much about being Safe online is not much different from being safe at the local mall. Don’t talk to strangers, don’t give people your name and address, Don’t use vulgar language, don’t be rude and obnoxious, mind your manners, and don’t run off with people you don’t know. This all sounds so easy, then why is it such a problem?
Many kids, when online, seem to forget all the rules they where ever taught. They feel somewhat invincible and free to say what they want and to whom they want. Kids can become someone else online, the cool kid, the provocative kid, the mean kid, and post pictures of them selves to prove they are this fantasy person. The more they talk online the more at ease they feel, the more comfortable they get in their new online world. In this world they are in control, not their parents. Unfortunately, most parents are not in control when it comes to Internet usage in their Home. Our kids generally have more experience with computers and are very comfortable with them, while most parents are still trying to figure out How to program the VCR our kids are downloading music and creating their own web sites. Full article...
Kids Online, Have Parents Lost Control?