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What software/options do you use on the internet to safeguard your children?

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CarrieMumsnet · 03/03/2008 16:58

Thanks to all who've filled in the Safe Surfing Survey so far (try saying that after a couple of glasses of Ribena too many ). Thanks too to those who've shared their top tips on how they keep their children safe on the internet. The top tips have tended to be non technical solutions to the problem, and what we're looking for now is the Mumsnetter's guide to the technical solutions that you've tried and tested - ideally with an explanation of how you set them up/install them that those of us who don't frequent the Geeky stuff topic would understand

So is there any one thing/device/bit of software you've discovered that's really helped you/been a lifesaver/ you'd recommend that everyone with a child your age tries?

Obviously as with the tips, different solutions are relevant to different age groups, so if you could add the age you're talking about that would be great as well.

We promise we'll stop starting new threads about safe surfing soon

Thanks in advance for all your help

OP posts:
GeekBoy · 03/03/2008 20:39

hey NeedsMoreCoffee - would you honestly let your kids read some of the stuff that goes on here!!?!!

YeahBut · 03/03/2008 19:44

A policeman friend of ours with experience of this type of thing has said that the best thing you can do to protect your children is to know what they are doing.
Keep any PC with internet access in a "public" part of the home.
Don't let kids have their own webcam.
If your children use chatrooms anywhere on the net, ensure that there is a log function where you can see who they are chatting with.
Remind your children that anyone can claim to be 14 years old on the internet and they won't be able to spot them. Predators go to extraordinary lengths to appear convincing online. They buy all the teen magazines, watch the TV shows and listen to the music to make them seem real and trustworthy.

ska · 03/03/2008 19:35

google safe search. btinternet parental controls (tho a bugger to use) and staying in the same room as her (dd 8) and trying to get older 2 dsc to be responsible and worrying a lot. myspace? yikes...the pics she posts.
i had awful shock last year when dd typed in cuddly dog toys (wanted one for her birthday)and got pop up. cry of mummy why is that lady licking that man's willy? gulp....

VeniVidiVickiQV · 03/03/2008 18:31

Olivia, talk to me! Last night a DJ saved my life.....

needmorecoffee · 03/03/2008 18:04

we are trying netnannty. Odd thing is, it blocks mumsnet!

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