protecting kids on the net?

[Gareth]

If you're using Windows XP or 2000, I'd recommend giving him a restricted account, so he can't go about changing any security policies you put in place. At 10 years old, he doesn't need an Administrator's account, so there shouldn't be any arguments.

[greencreeper]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

AS long as the PC in in view at all times to you when you son is online I think you will have few problems.Those come when a child is given free access in the depths of a bedroom and with parents who take no interest in what the child is doing for themselves.

Agree Coggy.

I see two options: make it clear that porn and violence are not be viewed and trust him; or supervise his use of the Internet (i.e. don't trust him).

It's a sad world where technology replaces humanity. We're well on the way to a complete loss of trust and no face-to-face communication. Example - few people are employed these days because their manager felt they were right for the job. Applicants have to fill in forms, write an essay on what flavour soup they are (which is later analysed by a series of experts looking at everything from content to how long the tail on the y is), complete various timed tests and group exercises, and take a series of interviews, the questions having been carefully determined well in advance.

We're all doomed.

End rant

[Halcyon]

Having good virus and Firewall protection will also be a good way of making sure they dont end up clicking on random pop-ups or virus content.

The main thing I would tell them is the number one rule: Not to give out any personal info such as telephone number, family name, or address.

[bopdude]

Originally Posted by hoggyspuds

I have done the IE settings as recommended by Paul (easiest option without paying)....see if he's crafty enough to try change it....thanx folks for all the replies and suggestions!!

I went down this road a couple of years back when my eldest started going on the net, ended up restoring settings as every other page was coming up as restricted access, wether I had the settings to high or not I don't know, never tried again, just had a talk to him about this and that but allways made sure to keep an eye open, mostly he just wanted to play on miniclip, allways checked history etc just to see, never found anything though ( good upbringing )
But now the girlfriends 2 daughters go on my pc ( will get them one soon, networked ) and they get up to allsorts, espeacialy on msn / wms ( they are now grounded )

I was wondering if there is such a filter for msn, an add-on or something
Anyway, good luck

PS, forgot to say that you can allways password protect the settings, only thing is as stated, when you or your son come across a restricted site, you have to put in the password to continue browsing IIRC that is.