The internet is a wonderful thing, but having children search and play on the internet can be risky. Some people promote sex, drugs, and weaponry through the internet. Also, criminals may use the internet to find their next victim. This is why parents need to know that there is a way to prevent their children from getting into any trouble. A parent should be completely familiar with the internet before allowing his or her child to get involved. Also, get involved in your child's internet activity by asking what they are doing or who they are talking to, in order to show that you are aware. It is also very important for the parent to stay informed. There are many parental control tools that one may use in order to keep their children from going on risky websites. A parent may also contact their Internet Service Provider to report material that children should not be viewing.
So now the question is, where can one find these parental control tools? There are three places that a parent can find these tools. The first place is from your Internet Service Provider. Most service providers offer a range of free control features. You can also find parental control tools at your computer store. Usually you can buy "blocking and filtering" software. These programs have similar features as the features of your Internet Service Provider. One must install the programs from the computer store onto the computer. One other place one might be able to find parental control tools is from their web browser, for example Internet Explorer. A parent is also able to monitor a child's email. A parent can route the child's email into the parent's email, reject email from a specific email address, or limit email that contains offensive language.
Parents can also have control over browsing the web. One can block access to materials such as text and pictures, identified as inappropriate for kids. A parent can also permit access to only materials specifically approved as safe for kids. Each control tool determines whether materials are inappropriate or safe for kids differently. A parent should be sure to ask what criteria the tool uses and how the evaluation process works. A parent can also specify which materials are appropriate for the child. A parent can also store names of sites and snapshots of material seen by the child on the computer for the parent to view later. The internet allows parents to set different restrictions for each family. A parent can also limit the results of an internet search to content appropriate for kids. A parent can also enforce time limits. There are many actions a parent can take to keep their child safe from the internet. Keep your child safe from these racy websites.
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