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jamesjones626:
--- Quote from: Blanka on June 07, 2010, 01:28:12 pm ---Download a big localhost filter list on your router. They keep any system in your house free from a lot of trash.
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i would just say watch her while she using the internet. My brother like to use my computer while I'm at work and when i look at the history i can see he's been surfing the porn sites when he claims to be using it for homework. That mother fudger is trouble though, so i boot his ass off my computer and password my bois now
gryhnd:
In our household:
FF + Adblock + NoScript.
After that, open communication plus keeping the computer in full view at all times. In our case, that means the only PC our son (just turned 11) is allowed to use (MAME aside) is in the kitchen. We've also made it clear to him that he is to ask us for permission before signing up for anything. I realize every kid is different and so YMMV, but IMO, if you clamp down too much then it's the forbidden fruit syndrome.
Slippyblade:
I'm really liking the number of "Supervise the kid" and "Communicate and educate" replies here. That's what I've done with my kids and not had any problems.
Spell out to the kid what is acceptable and what is not. Explain to them that there is information that some sites will try to get that they have no right to. Explain to them that you trust them to make proper decisions, then make sure they have the information to make those decisions. Don't think nine is to young to understand this stuff, that kind of thinking is a result of societal dumbing down over the past century. Kids have far more sense and intelligence than most folks give them credit for.
Blanka:
--- Quote from: jamesjones626 on June 07, 2010, 06:25:03 pm ---and when i look at the history i can see he's been surfing the porn sites when he claims to be using it for homework.
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My experience is that kids understand the concept of the history list before they get the concept of porn :laugh:
RayB:
Speaking of porn... thing is kids don't WANT to see that. Not until puberty gets the hormones going. So it's a moot topic. But just in case, go into Google, and set the Safe Search to strict. (though like I said, there's no reason for a 9 year old to be Googling, just set up short-cuts/bookmarks.)
@Slippy: I'd be careful to say you don't "trust" your kid. It's best to use language that explains that personal information is very important and to leave it to adults. Explain it in a way whereby the message is that you are protecting them. Kids wants to feel protected by their parents. It's when they hit their teens that they start looking for independance.
Also note, Kids under 13 shouldn't be on any Forums. They WILL be contacted, and WILL be targetted by pervs (especially girls). You have little control over that, so best to keep them off completely. If you have an understanding that they have to ask for permission to sign up for things, you'll be able to vet the sites they are wanting to visit and participate in.
Lastly, you should have all their passwords (if any). Again, you can convince them this is ok under the "protecting them" argument.
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