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Children and computers

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  • 20-09-2014 10:56pm
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    Annasopra
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    My Dads partner has 4 grandchildren aged 10, 9, 6 and 5.

    I recently called in and found them using my Dads laptop unsupervised.

    They were on youtube and I'm sure what they were watching was fine but I know personally that youtube comments can be a cesspit of humanity. They literally could find anything gruesome or pornographic at all if they are left unsupervised again.

    I mentioned it to my Dad but him and his Partner are not very tech savvy.

    Does anyone know of any free child protection software that could be put onto the computer.

    Any other recommendations about safety etc that I could pass onto my Dad and his Partner? Obviously being aware that the two of them are not very technologically minded.

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    ch750536
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    I use OpenDNS for all connections in my house. Basically the router has this setting (the wifi box). This means anything (tablets, phones etc) connecting through the router will not allow what I choose.
    This service is free.

    However, this will not stop youtube or google images specifically. For these to be child friendly you need to log out of google which gives them both a 12 rating. While not perfect they are very very close.


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    CrazyRabbit
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    The absolute best approach is to teach the children about the dangers, about how really hurtful things can be found on the internet and of course all the disturbing/adult stuff. They should be told that they can come to you/parent/guardian/trusted adult if they find anything inappropriate and that they wouldn't be punished in any way.

    Saying that, the only 100% guaranteed way to protect them is for supervised usage.


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    Skill Magill
    Registered Users Posts: 2,571 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    There's a program called K9 that you could download
    Blue Coat Systems has recently released a product that can help us parents in our fight to filter the media that enters our homes. They are now offering a new product called K9 Web Protection which is free for home use. Well, since most of our home computers reside in the home, you will more than likely fall in within the free licensing of this product. This product is by far the best filtering product I have come across that is offered for free. It offers a wealth of options and control that can help you feel comfortable that your family is protected

    Link


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    2xj3hplqgsbkym
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    There's an Irish app called ducky tube its about (€1.50) you can use for safe viewing of you tube.


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