Chat and IM software must be down loaded, deleat those that come "bundled" with other software. AIM and so on...I just refuse the use of it on my system (for my son)
If you password the internet itself (and most ISP's require the use of one to access the internet) then the only time they could access the WWW is if Mom/Dad is home to key in the password...
also keep the PC in a CENTRAL WELL TRAVELED area of the house...NOT in their bedrooms or some other secluded section of the house....
you can not prevent all of this BUT again open, honest communication (of sometimes uncomfortable subjects) with his kids as to the reasons why, will help greatly and if you make it difficult for them to "stray" then thats the best you can do...
kids will be kids and you can't watch them 24/7 but hopefully he's teaching his kids to make smart decisions (but they need to make mistakes or else they learn nothing)
an occasional scan of the history files (and there are some "parental spy programs" available) will help him track their activity and nip issues in the bud, and NO MUSIC DOWNLOADS AT ALL...MORE CRAP(virus's, worms, trojens, AD-Ware, ect) comes onto your cmpt from these site than the "adult" sites
the internet is a fantastic tool, and a great place to learn (this site is a perfect example of how great it can be) but HE needs to teach his kids of the pro's and con's and HE needs to MONITOR their use of it...and not trust that some software will do that for him...
after all how is the software mfg suposed to know what his limitations are...maybe he finds nothing wrong with nudity but has issues with "porn"...perhaps he has issues with Gay people but wants his kids to be aware of the dangers of STD's and AIDS...
most "net nanny" programs are/were VERY "black and white" and have/had little latitude for gray...
Last edited by RobBA05; 05/11/2006 10:07 AM.
