My kids have their own computers without internet hooked up, they are now reaching ages where the internet is needed for school papers, projects, etc...... The thought of them on the internet with all the "crazies" out there, scares the hell out of me.......People have mentioned that I can put a "babysitter" "watchdog" "spy" on the computers in order to protect them. Looking for any advice regarding programs that will limit what they can access and will also tell me what they've done when on the internet. I'm not extremely computer savvy, so I really need help with this!
Babysitter
- Thread starter Ms_Kitty
- Start date
Users who are viewing this thread
-
15Replies
-
752Views
-
0Participant count
-
Participants list
He’s right, get aol
This lets you create a master screen name(which you will control) and make names with the settings that you want, and give the name and password to your kids, they cant change anything unless you do. its like opening a savings account for your kids.
This lets you create a master screen name(which you will control) and make names with the settings that you want, and give the name and password to your kids, they cant change anything unless you do. its like opening a savings account for your kids.
There are a number of programs that are available to block out all the internet crap. This is a link to one that has received some praise.
http://www.cybersitter.com/
You do need to be really careful though, My daughter is now 20 but she has been using the internet since she was 11 or so. I did not use any programs back then but I did take a couple of precautions.
- Ensure pop up stopper is enabled & windows security updates are set to automatic.
- Set Privacy control to high (Tools, Internet Options, Privacy)
- Never allow the child to install a program without checking with you first.
- Put the computer in an area where you can keep an eye on what's going on.
- Show an interest in what they are doing - monitor their activity, don't spy.
- Tell the child that they are not allowed to tell anyone personal information, name, address, phone number, even in an email.
I've had no problems with these preacautions in place.
Windows XP has other controls built into it that Win 98 didn't, so you can do things like set up another account that restricts access to certain functions of the computer but you do need to be a little savvy to use them.
Good luck
Allan
http://www.cybersitter.com/
You do need to be really careful though, My daughter is now 20 but she has been using the internet since she was 11 or so. I did not use any programs back then but I did take a couple of precautions.
- Ensure pop up stopper is enabled & windows security updates are set to automatic.
- Set Privacy control to high (Tools, Internet Options, Privacy)
- Never allow the child to install a program without checking with you first.
- Put the computer in an area where you can keep an eye on what's going on.
- Show an interest in what they are doing - monitor their activity, don't spy.
- Tell the child that they are not allowed to tell anyone personal information, name, address, phone number, even in an email.
I've had no problems with these preacautions in place.
Windows XP has other controls built into it that Win 98 didn't, so you can do things like set up another account that restricts access to certain functions of the computer but you do need to be a little savvy to use them.
Good luck
Allan
search http://www.download.com/Parental-Filters/3150-2162_4-0.html?tag=nav_dir there are some good programs on there that you could use
TheOriginalJames
Well-Known Member
The internet for school papers? screw that butterfly! Tell your kids to walk their happy asses to the library. :lol
Pink_Floyd87
Member
yeah, people just put a bunch of bull on the internet so they can feel special :rofl
Dodge_Sniper
Active Member
First of all, although it's fine to be nervous, just think, if your kids are stupid enough to meet up with someone they meet online, they deserve what happens.
Second, I suggest McAfee Security Center. It's pretty good. Has a log of what you look at and go to, what you download, what IMing programs you use. All that shit. You can add extra names to the sign on list(As with AOL). It comes with free firewall, virus scan, all the good stuff. You can set it so that they can only get on at a certain time of day and stay on past a certain time. But if you're kids get smart like me, they figure out the administrator(In this case, my mom's) password and can clear the log. So make the password hard to guess. Like......germananalporn or something :lol
Second, I suggest McAfee Security Center. It's pretty good. Has a log of what you look at and go to, what you download, what IMing programs you use. All that shit. You can add extra names to the sign on list(As with AOL). It comes with free firewall, virus scan, all the good stuff. You can set it so that they can only get on at a certain time of day and stay on past a certain time. But if you're kids get smart like me, they figure out the administrator(In this case, my mom's) password and can clear the log. So make the password hard to guess. Like......germananalporn or something :lol
i don't recommend mcafee since it's latest releases in software have been a bit sketchy when catching virus' and i definatly wouldn't recommend it for anti-spyware.
mcafee would be fine just so long as you have a second anti-virus and anti-spyware to catch it's mistakes.
mcafee would be fine just so long as you have a second anti-virus and anti-spyware to catch it's mistakes.
We should probably get something too. Ive had two girls (ages 9 and 11) come to my house and search for bad stuff. I didnt think they would do it, so I trusted them....well, I was wrong. Now I know better. I didnt think girls that age was thinking dirty stuff like that.
Anyways, dodge- the girls arent necessarily stupid, they may just think they are being friendly. My son thinks its ok to hug EVERYONE! It drives me crazy and we are working on getting him to quit, but he thinks he is just being kind when really, its over the line. So dont call them stupid.
Anyways, dodge- the girls arent necessarily stupid, they may just think they are being friendly. My son thinks its ok to hug EVERYONE! It drives me crazy and we are working on getting him to quit, but he thinks he is just being kind when really, its over the line. So dont call them stupid.
You know what, I always hated having to teach my daughter Stranger Danger, because I think it is a very small percent of the population that you have to be aware of but it is very important. In the end I would rather scare her a little than to lose her to some creep, for that I could never forgive myself.
Everyone has lost their kid at some point, usually it's for a couple of minutes in some Mall, & the feeling is beyond terrible - it is heartbreaking. Now try living with that for the rest of your life.
It's a really important lesson.
Allan
Everyone has lost their kid at some point, usually it's for a couple of minutes in some Mall, & the feeling is beyond terrible - it is heartbreaking. Now try living with that for the rest of your life.
It's a really important lesson.
Allan
http://www.digitalriver.com/v2.0-img/operations/netnany/site/nn/index.htm
that is a pretty respectible filter...also very powerful...almost too powerful if u leave it on default cuz it won't allow them to even use search engines unless they have the password or until you edit their permissions.
that is a pretty respectible filter...also very powerful...almost too powerful if u leave it on default cuz it won't allow them to even use search engines unless they have the password or until you edit their permissions.
get a Firefox and install plugins Adblock Plus and after you did that install Adblock G. Updater. The popups and banners are in past. I can't remember last time I've seen an ad on the net...
since I think that exposing children to "dirty" content won't do bad (but then again, I went to jail for selling reefer; keep that in mind). there are definitely some sick people on the net but if avoid certain bullshit sites for people with no life *cough* myspace *cough* then your children will be good. it's almost inevitable that your kid will visit following sites:
lawinanet.com
myfreepaysite.com
waytoomany.com
maddox.xmission.com
michealmoore.com
...so why should you even try? just take it easy.
since I think that exposing children to "dirty" content won't do bad (but then again, I went to jail for selling reefer; keep that in mind). there are definitely some sick people on the net but if avoid certain bullshit sites for people with no life *cough* myspace *cough* then your children will be good. it's almost inevitable that your kid will visit following sites:
lawinanet.com
myfreepaysite.com
waytoomany.com
maddox.xmission.com
michealmoore.com
...so why should you even try? just take it easy.
99mustang232
Member
Re: RE: Babysitter
:agree
2000Si said:
:agree
78,874Threads
2,185,387Messages
4,959Members