i do not know what my children see on the computer!!

[isam via WindowsKB.com]

Hi all, I'm very careful of what my children watch on TV or internet , I
remember that the old windows, we use to record all the events that happened
with my computer if some one else worked on it. I'm searching for a software
or some way to record what my children are watching in the time that I'm not
present with them, so it will help me to see what they are they are thinking
which help me in my communication with them. I need your suggestions and help.


Thank you

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00962796988794

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[R. McCarty]

It's really a big challenge trying to let them use the PC/Internet and not
turn into Lt. Columbo investigating what they do. There are all kinds
of software from Net-Nanny to KeyLoggers. Just do a Google for
"PC Protection for Kids"

What age children ? - Below 11 you'd be better to implement parental
controls (Locks, Web Site Blocking). Above 11 you've got to be on
guard against the "Snoop .vs. Parent" syndrome. Best to tell them you
can monitor/track their activities (Whether you can or not). They (kids)
are much more computer savvy at a quite young age. What you want
to avoid is the "Cat-&Mouse" game where you take measures to limit
or protect them and they work night & day to overcome them. If they
are into Instant Messaging, you've got another problem, deciphering
the language (Slang) used. Don't underestimate their skills - most are
aware of the Administrator account (Blank Password) and how to do
the "Cover-Your-Tracks" cleanup.

 

[RangeRover 11]

isam,
present with them, so it will help me to see what they are they are
thinking

While I say that you can go with keeping your Internet content blocked
with parental controls so they don't stumble across pornography,
violence or anything unsuitable for thier age, the comment above is a
bit scary.
Do they have diaries? You could read those too. If they have locks on
the diaries, you can get a lock-pick kit
I think the point is to educate them on the real dangers of the
Internet (like agreeing to meet a stranger online) and taking
reasonable adult steps to block unsuitable web pages from popping up.
I think the good communication starts before you try and 'track' thier
moves and conversations. That's not communication, that's spying
-and they would probably just resent you for that-

Other than that, as the other person mentioned, if your real intention
is to keep adult content away from children, there are things like
NetNanny and the like which help you in that.

RangeRover11

 

[isam via WindowsKB.com]

Thanks RangeRover and R. McCarty for your e-mail, I have 2 boys, one of
them is 12 years, and the other is 8 years, I'm a teacher and I know what
things they can think in this age is to search for sex, I want to educate
them about this but not on others way, I have started to educate my 12 years
old son about this subject, as he is asking many things, but to get this
subject is a disaster if got it from some bad websites from the internet. I
want to see what are the things he may watch on the internet, so I can know
how to enter to the subject with him. I do not want to bulk these websites,
because if these websites are closed on my computer, he can search for it on
others computers in any place, I want to learn him, and to know the good, the
bad and the agley.


thank you, and i will welcom your suggestions.

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00962796988794

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[Paul Knudsen]

Hi all, I'm very careful of what my children watch on TV or internet , I
remember that the old windows, we use to record all the events that happened
with my computer if some one else worked on it. I'm searching for a software
or some way to record what my children are watching in the time that I'm not
present with them, so it will help me to see what they are they are thinking
which help me in my communication with them. I need your suggestions and help.

For young children, monitor their activities. Put the computer in the
living room where you can see the screen. Only allow them on the
computer when you are around.

For teens, face up to the fact that they WILL find porn, etc if they
want to do so--at friends' homes if not your own. If you make a big
fuss about it, that will simply make it more attractive. You'll just
have to assume you've brought them up properly and that they'll not
view things that are harmful.