Parental Controls
You might need a nerd if…
- You have kids in the house and you’re concerned about managing their access to digital content
A few things you need to know about parental controls and the Internet
It is entirely possible to safely include the Internet in your kids’ lives. You just have to be smart and take it seriously. Here are some facts you need to know if you have Internet and kids under the same roof.Adult content is everywhere
A 2017 study conducted by the University of New Hampshire found that 42% of children aged 10 to 17 reported seeing pornography online. 66% of that number say they did not want to view those images. The take-home message here is that adult content is everywhere on the Internet. Even if children actively seek to avoid it, they may be exposed to this content unless active controls are in place to prevent it.Bullying is no joke
While anyone with basic empathy understands that bullying sucks and should never happen to any kid, a lot of parents don’t quite grasp how prevalent and devastating online cyber-bullying can be. It occurs all the time through all kinds of communication methods: from websites to social media to private SMS and emails. Stopbullying.gov (a fantastic site with a wealth of information for parents about cyber-bullying) points out that cyberbullying is especially harmful because it is persistent, permanent and hard to notice. Software designed to limit these devastating experiences is an important aspect of keeping our kids safe from harm.Internet addiction isn’t just a buzzword
We often hear the phrase, “you’re addicted to the Internet” thrown around in a jokey fashion. It’s easy to play fast and loose with the idea of addiction but Internet addiction is very real. The nature of the Internet, with its constant stimulation and variety, lends itself to addiction especially among kids who are vulnerable to addictive behavior. Check out the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery website if you need more information about Internet addiction. Limiting Internet use through parental software can be an important strategy in households where kids are showing a tendency to spend too long online.We can help make your computers safe for kids in your home
Nerds On Call is a passionate advocate for anti-bullying efforts, both online and in society at large. We’re actively involved in teaching parents to keep their kids safe from bullying and other threats online.Super Secret!
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Questions nerds often hear about Parental Controls
Adult content is everywhere. How do we protect our kids?
While software is never going to be the whole solution, it can help. Parental control software can blacklist certain sites and search terms. We can install this for you and provide instructions on how to use it.
I’m concerned that my child is being bullied online
It’s a serious issue. Stopbullying.gov is a great resource for parents and children. It’s a great place to find the help you’ll need. We can help by installing software which forms one part of keeping your kids safe.
I’m concerned my child is addicted to the Internet
Check out the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery website for resources on how to deal with cyber addiction. Parental controls can give you tools to set daily online time allowances. Call us and we’ll show you how.