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By: Peter Griffin

Peter Griffin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:57:27 +0000

Kids should be protected by constant monitoring and always by using a net nanny type software. Always check the history also, just in case you need to leave the room. The PC should always be in the main family room also.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:53:53 +0000

I agree with all the above always teach your kids about net saftey.Always teach your kids to not put all info out there . keep the computer in a main area so you can always take a peek at what they are doing. Always know your kids passwords .Dont let them use msn untill they are (in my view) 15/16 kids can be really nasty out there. maybe netnanny or another site. block certain sites as older teens will always be curious like mine were so we had to block heaps(LOL) make sure its in a good location like dinning area/kitchen -never in rooms.
always check your childs history page -they will probly hate you for it -but its better to be safe then sorry …..

By: jen

jen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:36:46 +0000

I think the only way to protect them is to educate them and to be with them when they are on the internet. Not all the time, but having the computer in a living area where you are is essential I think, not shut away in a bedroom or similar. I don’t know that any software can completely do the job that a caring person can do.

By: del

del — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:07:37 +0000

As well as all the tips listed above, I promote the internet as ‘Just another public space’. If you wouldn’t stand in the middle of the street saying what you are going to post, perhaps you shouldn’t post it. It is a guideline I use myself blogging and think that kids can benefit from the same principles. Above all, the most important thing is for young people to have a few people they can trust (at home, school or external services) to discuss content they find ‘accidentally’ or messages received that makes them feel uncomfortable.

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By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:24:49 +0000

My kids are only allowed on the computer when either my husband and I are there to monitor them.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:52:07 +0000

We keep our computer in a central location to keep an eye on the kids. We also password the computer so they cannot use it without us knowing.

By: Scarlett

Scarlett — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:49:13 +0000

I recommend net nanny and having the computer in the loungeroom where I can watch what the kids are doing.

By: Peta

Peta — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:46:39 +0000

My tips are to password your computer and using parental controls. Also discussing with the kids what they can and cannot do online and which websites are appropriate for them

By: Eric J

Eric J — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:37:17 +0000

First and foremost I would have to say education is the BEST way. Inform them of the dangers of the web and what it has to offer the innocent children that is unaware of it’s dangers. Next would be to install the wonderful bitdefender Total Security software and set the appropriate settings for the needed protection. Then, just keep tabs on them by checking the history, cache, etc. And also install a key stroke software just to make sure that THEY aren’t causing any trouble.