Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet Connection
- Parental Control Software
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Step 1
Research. Surf to one of the free software sites
easily found online. For example,www.downloads.com
or www.tucows.com. Type in "Parental Control Software or Net Monitor .... check out a few of the downloads. Read what the
editors have to say abut the software or what users,
who have downloaded the software, think of the
products effectiveness. -
Step 2
Select/Compare. Select the software that
meets your standards and/or is correct for your
situation. For example, do you want software to
block, monitor, record keystrokes, take snapshots
of sites visited? Restrict all adult sites? Software
is also available that will automatically e-mail you
when your child tries to access restricted sites. -
Step 3
Download/Install. Now that the Parental Control or
Net Monitoring Software is installed on your computer your
child should be protected. Even the smartest little
computer techie will not be able to detect the
software as it runs silently in the background
monitoring your child's every move online. -
Step 4
Monitor. Don't just install the software and forget.
Check daily to view what your kids are doing online.
Keep an open communication line going. Let them know
you are there for them. And will listen to concerns
they have about any online situations. -
Step 5
Allow your kids more freedom when they demonstrate they are fully aware or mature enough to understand the risk involved with online surfing.
