At least one parent has the right idea…
I stumbled across this guy’s page where he basically outlines the measures taken to ensure family Internet safety. This includes the restrictions placed upon their 9-year-old web surfing son. EXCELLENT. This is one parent who is not afraid to tell his child who the parent is. Too many other parents are afraid of rousing their child, or perhaps are intimidated by the greater tech knowledge possessed by the child… either way, not enough people are putting their foot down and making their child EARN the right to surf the net. Just as driving was when we were kids, surfing the net now is a privilege, not a right.
Check this out – I think you’ll like it!
The Internet… Do YOU Know Where YOUR Children Are?
The best resource/tool you can use to battle your child’s tech savvy world is the same technology. Monitoring software like PC Pandora can be the best investment you make. You will have the option of seeing EVERYTHING! There is no reason not to spend $50 for peace of mind…
January 28th, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Great post..I totally approve of it. Especially with the rampant online bullying going on , I’m sure such restriction would enable children to grow up in a much more responsible and safe environment..
January 28th, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Good post..! I hope more and more parents would be aware of online crimes and their prevention with this article
January 29th, 2008 at 12:49 PM
It’s simple education and adult principle. Kids are kids and need to be sown the way. They do NOT know everything, though when they reach a certain age they will swear they do. I’m not saying set up a dictatorship or be an asshole parent – but you can’t treat your child as an equal or let them think they are one. You have to set rules and enforce them. It’s for their own good. Each generation has slowly loosened parenting obligations to the point now we have a bunch of 20 year olds that think they are infallible. Compare that to the well-educated, smart and purpose seeking grandparents… it’s a no-brainer.
But anyway – that is a rant for a different day. Mitch (the guy above article) is the MAN! He is an example other parents should follow.