How to Monitor Your Kids On The Internet

learn how to monitor your kids online activities.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Software
• judgement

1. Search for key logger Software online or at you local computer supply store. Key loggers allow you to find out what other users do on your computer when you are not there. It is designed for the hidden computer monitoring and the monitoring of the computer activity. Key loggers are capable of catching all keystrokes, capturing the on screen images, logging the programs being run and closed, blocking web sites, recording chat, etc. There are many different programs, so be sure to shop around for the product that best fits your needs.

2. Install the key logger software to your computer. Most software will have a public mode as well as a covert mode. This gives you the opportunity to run the program without being detected if you so desire.

3. Block sites you do not wish your child to visit.

4. Inform your child that you will be monitoring their activities. By telling your kids that you will be watching. You give them the opportunity to not get into trouble. It will help remove their temptation to explore off limit content.

5. Monitor you child's activities.

Tips & Warnings

• Talk with your kids. Give specific rules your kids are to follow on line.
• Don't be reluctant to use key logger software. Their are many threats to your kids out there you are their best line of defence.
• Your kids want privacy so don't talk about everything you read. If they are not doing things that are off limits, don't speak of what you see. This will keep them happier and more independent.