how can i get parental control on my computer?
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Parental Filter:\nhttp://www.download.com/3120-2001_4-0-1-0.html?qt=Parental+Filter&author=&titlename=&desc=&dlcount=&daysback=&swlink=&gfiletype=&os=&li=49&dlsize=&ca=&x=16&y=11
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If you have Yahoo you can get an all-in-one virus scanner, spyware scanner, Parental Controls, pop-up blocker and spam protection. Go to http://onlineprotection.yahoo.com/sbc/computer.php\n\nhope this helps - Josh
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Virus scan? Spyware scan? Delete your cookies and history? Or maybe... your dad set a password to prohibit you from visiting certain sites?
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I don't know how much correct is to install a keylogger ; \nI know that you can block the access in "prohibited" for them sites.Get informed about this by a technician.\n Don't you find it more democratic?\nTalk with your children and try to have a good relationship with them,so that they will come closer to you and they will discuss everything with you.Their problems, their thoughts.\nAccording my opinion what you need is a closer relationship.\n\nKaterina
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Assuming you are using Microsoft Windows, you should be able to go into Internet Explorer, and look at your history folder. If you are using multiple logins, you will want to login as administrator, or with the account that has parental controls. For example, I have Windows XP Professional on this machine with Internet Explorer 6.0.29...   To see the history of web sites I've visited, I would click TOOLS on the toolbar at the top of the Internet Browser window, and then select INTERNET OPTIONS.\nOn the window that pops up, under the GENERAL tab, make sure the HISTORY is kept for at least 20 days and is enabled. \nUnder the SECURITY tab, you can customize to block particular sites. Under ADVANCED tab, scroll down to Security section and check that Internet Explorer Temporary Files are NOT deleted when IE is closed. (This will need to be cleaned up periodicaly, but will allow you to see content being downloaded if you browse to the Temporary Internet Files folder (files will be timestamped))\n\nWhen you go to view history, type CTRL-H or click VIEW on the Toolbar,  and then select Explorer Toolbar, then HISTORY. On the side of your Screen, a frame will pop up that allows you to see all of the web sites accessed with time if you right click and select properties. Make sure you close this frame back down before logging off (CTRL-H will do the trick)  Some notes, History can be wiped, and selectively so. If you feel this is the case, get NetNanny or Internet Filtering Software which will be harder to circumnavigate.\n\nAlso, this will not capture email or Instant Messaging. If you know your child instant messages, research parental controls on these programs, I know Yahoo IM lets you archive chat sessions automaticaly, it just needs to be turned on. \n\nI would suggest several things to help keep you ahead of the curve. Firstly, you need to be smarter than your child. Secondly you should not give your child install rights to your computer. Any software to be installed should be done under your account, and after you research the implications of the software. (if it is a chat program, you need to make sure the parental controls are appropriate for the age group and your ability to monitor problems) Thirdly, your child should be aware of the possibilities of the computer, as well as the dangers, whether it be offensive material, hateful propaganda, or virus/spyware/ect. Fourthly, if you choose to use internet filtering software, know that it will either work too well, or not well enough. See the Consumer reports article published in June 2005 as reference, but it showed that filters that were very effective also blocked a lot of sites concerning health issues, sex education, civil rights, and other informative topics, which could  be overriden, but it does stress that parenting is not a simple task, and involves some tradeoffs.\n\nGood luck and let me know if I need to clarify anything besides my rambling notions of how to be a responsible parent.\n\n-Mike
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put on the parental controls on the computer. You can give them their own profile on the ole' computer and set the setting for the internet explorer.
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You can download Norton Internet Security that it includes Parental Guides with admin password.
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u can use pc security software \nwhich can be download from the \nwww.download.com\nand key word is pc security.
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have u ever seen the show parental control on mtv. Its basically what it is. your parents control the things u watch, eat, hear etc.
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http://www.freeshield.com/\nhttp://www.sofotex.com/download/Security/Parental_Control/\n\nThese are free programs that you can use to block out sites.
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As others have said, best bet is to install netnanny, cyberpatrol, or something like that.  At http://www.nonags.com you can get a free program that blocks just porn and nothing else.\n\nHowever ... please, please, please don't just install one of these programs and assume all is well and let your kids on the computer unsupervised.  IMO coming across adult content is one of the least of your worries!\n\nHow about IMing with their friends ... and strangers ... and the plans unsuperivsed kids may make online ... to go do something they shouldn't.  Dares.  Threats.  Meeting people somewhere they met online, and the people turn out to be other than they presented themselves as.  Kids don't have the discernment and experience to know who is safe and who isn;t, even among kids of their own age.\n\nYour computer should be in a common area of your home, they should only be allowed online when you can be there supervising what is going on ... like have monitor turned towards the room, and you can be watching tv or reading or whatever, but looking up occassionally.  If they are under 12, you should be sitting next to them most the time, or at lest more closely monitoring.\n\nSet up your internet so that it can not be accessed at all when you are not there.  The internet is a wonderful thing, and a great educational and social tool, but just as you would not let your 10 year old go to the mall alone, or your 14 year old drive a car, or your 16 year old drink, you need to make sure your children are not getting in over their head.
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Regarding the adult content on line, you have to set your settings to high and put on your computer also a surfer blocking program so even if your child wants to try to sneak and type in some porn or even a word to see what comes up, it wont allow him/her to gain access to it. Some programs even notify you via email if your child is trying to access porn sites.  Do your research and find out which one is best for you.  \n\nGo to the Internet options panel and change your settings to high so it can block out any vulgar&#92; violence&#92; or profanity if you're running Windows.  Regarding keeping them out of school fighting, well,,, you have to talk with them and talk with them constantly.  I know cause i have two teenage daughters and my eldest sometimes argue with other students.  I told her to utilize that energy into something constructive like participating in an after school activity, or join a club.  Find out what your child's talents are and utilize that to keep them out of trouble.  My daughter likes to draw and she is real good at it also.  So i had enrolled her in a arts club in NY where she can go and learn about the history of art as well as paint pictures, do some sculpting etc.  \n\nIf your child is the victim of bullying. Contact the school officials and let them know that this is gong on and have your child write up an incident report detailing what happened with them...They may be reluctant to do this at first due to them being upset,.  But you have a paper trail for yourself just in case you have to take it to the next level which is per suing a law suit.  My daughter was a victim of bullying last year and i had contacted the school which the principal at the time was being a jerk off.  So i took matters into my own hands and went to the Superintendent of schools in the town that had lived in and presented a copy of my daughters incident report with her describing the event that took place and witness names who saw the attack happen.  Then i had contacted my attorney because the school had lied to the parents saying that they would have adequate security for the children which the didn't follow through with.  \n\nI took pictures of my daughters injuries and went to the hospital with her and got the bill for her exam,, i presented this to the parents of the kid who attacked my daughter and sued them and had made them pay all of my daughters future bills for her follow-up exams etc.  The superintendent had investigated the school where she had attended and it opened up Pandora's box of other cases of where parents had filed complaints but nothing was done about that.  \n\nI had to make some one an example because my kid had to go to school every day and why should she be subjected to some kids ill behavior where they should already know how to act outside the home.  I blamed the parents of that kid for not rearing him correctly showing respect for others and other peoples property. I had told the judge that this kid should see a clinical psychologist and put him in a scared straight program. Perhaps this would teach him a lesson to not act that way to others in the future.\n\nMost of the time when kids fight or bully other kids is a hidden cry for help.  So try to find out what it bothering your child and act on it immediately.  if you are the type of parent who's job demands your time.  Then schedule time to meet up with your son/daughter on a Friday or schedule a weekend event to be with them alone and spend that quality time time with your child.\n\nWhen i do this with my daughters, one by one alone, you see other parts of their personality come out from what you would see when they're at home.  They will open up and come out of that shell and let you know what is bothering them or what needs they want.\n\nLet your child know everything there is to know especially about sex, get literature and if you have to be graphic, be it so they know its coming from you and not from someone else w
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You can get rid of parental controls when you turn 18 and get your own internet account OR when you have shown your parents that you are mature and responsible enough not to have them.  Be glad that you have parents who love you enough to put controls on you, they do it because they love you and want to keep you safe.  Too many kids live in homes where no body cares what happens to them, I am glad you are not one of them.
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I would recommend cyberpatrol (link below).  They offer a 14 day trial.  It has features such as time restrictions (both time of day and number of minutes/hours a day using the internet).  It pre-set security based on age ranges (child, pre-teen, teen, mature teen), that can be customized.  It will also allow you to track what websites were visited and more importantly which ones they tried to visit (but were denied).  It also monitors instant messaging and chat software.  I believe the cost is $30.00 but it's well worth it when it comes to instant messaging.  It also has different profiles (multple kids or one for kids and one for the parents).\n\nMy feeling is, I trust my kids but would like to occasionally check to make sure they are using good judgement.  Plus I wanted to limited the amount of time they were spending on the internet.
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by being a good girl,doing everything your parents ask of you~ then maybe they will allow you admin right's to the computer :)
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Hi! Well, first of all, install parental control or something, so that you can block things you don't want your child to see! Try that! Good luck!
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Take the modem with you when you leave.  It sends a strong message about who is in control, and you don't need to spend time or money on software that prevents internet access to certian people.  \n\nThe real problem isn't the internet, its that your kid doesn't respect you enough. \n\nDon't play games with him and jump through hoops to temporarily solve problems.  Kick his ass so they don't end up brats.\n\n(software solution may depend on how you connect to the internet, what OS you use, or if you want to spend $)