How to Monitor the Net for Youth

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  1. Jason76

    Jason76 Active Member

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    What kind of programs would you use? Would you use a paid solution? What are some paid and free solutions? Do you think possibly some smart teens (hungry after porn) might break the code?
     
  2. Alexandoy

    Alexandoy Well-Known Member

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    I don't think filtering the exposure of the children in tv and internet is the solution. The more you filter the sites, the more the child becomes curious. It is a matter of proper orientation that when the child knows it is wrong then he may be curious but when he checks on it, he will realize why his parents said it is wrong to see that. And it depends on the personality of the child too. If he is too inquisitive then you just have to let go of the leash otherwise you are repressing the creative development of your child.
     
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    I disagree. I suppose the real answer lies in simply filtering it, but in a way that doesn't arouse suspicion. I mean, curiosity is normal, but really, I don't want them seeing that stuff!
     
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    Even if you filter the content, you can't stop them from asking their friends about it, so what the parents really need to do is to have a "talk" with their kid so that they won't be getting that info from other sources.
     
  5. Jason76

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    Other sources might be impossible to stop. In that case, you might need to have a talk about "porn addiction". The kid would need to be taught positive thinking about sexuality, not trash. Anyway, this isn't just a religious thing. I think secular parents could do something similar.
     
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    Yes, I agree. Nowadays, sex should be discussed openly between the parent and child.
     
  7. Jason76

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    Honestly, the situation now is a nightmare beyond control I think. Well, I guess my parents - had I lived back then, when have blocked porn on my computer - and that's all that would be needed.

    Anyhow, I'd have to block stuff on computers/mobiles my future kids would use - but I'm sure 15-year-old boys will find a way.
     
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  8. Nocturnal Writer

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    I do agree with you that a 15-year old kid would find any means to hook into Internet especially sex and porns.

    It's difficult to control them And they're wise ro fool or trick their parents.

    I have experienced it from the actuation of our grandson, a high school student. I set a filter to my settings in our browsers to block any porn sites. But he's out from time to time and he got home lste in the evening.
     

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