Parents
Toolbox Keepers - Part 4
This round of toolbox keepers includes just one keeper: ContentProtect by ContentWatch. It’s an Internet filter, also known as parental control software. My family and I use it everytime we’re on the Web at home and I highly recommend it.
Of the software and services I’ve included and will include in this series of Toolbox Keepers, [...]
No really, mom, I was just on eBay!
Every so often I visit eBay — the worldwide flea market. I got the bug over summer this year and have enjoyed the savings and variety it offers ever since.
Viewing the site with parental eyes, I got to thinking about some of the stuff that’s sold there and how a teen might be able to [...]
How Web Use Differs Between Adults and Teens
When you consider the way a teen uses the Web when compared to an adult, then you can start to realize just how vulernable teens are.
On the whole, adults use the Internet for news, paying bills, e-mails, shopping, and information gathering. These are just some typical areas. Now, look at the way a teen uses [...]
i-SAFE Gives Parents and Teachers the Tools They Need
i-SAFE.org is an organization that provides all types of Web users with information they need to surf the Web safely. In addition to providing age-appropriate materials for students, they also provide material for parents and teachers to become certified in Internet safety for free.
I’m particularly interested in that last part because my children’s school is [...]
Summer Safety On the Internet
With school out for the Summer, kids will have a lot more time on their hands to surf the Web. If you haven’t already taken precautions, take a moment to at least lay down boundaries of accepted Internet use.
Here’s a few things to consider implementing and to discuss with your child:
Be clear on what sites [...]
Does Your Child Blog?
According to BlogPulse, as of this writing there have been 46,988 new blogs launched in the past 24 hours. That’s a lot of bloggin’!
What’s a blog? It’s a simple, yet effective way to communicate on the Web. It’s basically the same thing as a Web site, but the difference is what tools are used to [...]
Chat Rooms: Where Cybersex Begins
Anything can be used for good or evil. Chat rooms, for example, offer you real-time conversations that can lead to answering your questions about something or sharing common interests with other individuals around the world. Unfortunatley, and unbeknownst to your child, that someone’s interest could be your son or daughter.
Don’t get me wrong. I think [...]