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Take Immediate Control

Even before you buy a Parental Control Product you should do the following:

1. Limit Access to Computers by:
   • Physically locate computers in a public place such as the living room.  Never place a computer in a child's room.  Be strong.
   • Programmatically give each child their own account as a "Standard Account" in Windows XP or Windows Vista.  Never make a child "Administrator." Ever.
   • Parentally assert your right, yes right, as a Parent.  Using the computer is a "Privelage" for a child, Parents must establish and enforce time limits for computer usage to maintain credibility as Parents.
2. Establish Age Appropriate Rules and enforce them:
   • Kids Rules for Online Safety (for pre-teens)
   • Guidelines for Parents
3. Be Vigilant - "Trust, but Verify":
   • Ask your kids about there online activity.
   • Check your kids online activity.
     • Quick Watcher^TM Home is a great option.
   • Enforce the rules up to and including termination of their computer privelages.

Online Resources for Parents

• Safe Kids
  Very simple and straight forward site regarding keeping kids safe online.  This is a good place to start if you are easily overwhelmed.
• Stay Safe Online
  The official website of the National Cyber Security Alliance, with online security tips and resources for families and organizations.
• OnGuard Online
  Practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
• GetNetWise
  One click answers to many questions regarding online security and technology.
• Microsoft at Home
  One click answers to many questions regarding online security and technology.
• iSafe
  Non-profit foundation created to make the general public safer while online.

Online Resources for Kids

• NetSmartz Workshop
  The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
• PBS Kids
  Hands-down, our favorite online resource for kids.
• iKeepSafe.org
  Safety related content and fun for a kid audience.
• Stay Safe
  Resources for all ages on protecting yourself online.

Parents must take action to protect their children.

Quick Watcher^TMis a unique and powerful tool that allows you to execute on a strategy for keeping your children safe. 

Trust, but Verify^TM