Monitor kids websites

[technovice_85]

Hello,
I would like to monitor my kid's internet activities such as what websites they go to etc. And I would like to block certain sites inappropriate to them. I've been told that a proxy server is what I need? What exactly is the right name for this type of system that I need "web proxy server", "internet proxy server"...? And is there a tutorial available?
Thanks.

 

[Saga Lout]

A lot of what you want is already embedded in Internet Explorer. From the Tools menu, Security>Restricted Sites lets you add any site to a list they can't access and Content will allow you to enable the Content Adviser which lets you block selected content - violence, sex, etc.

The downside of all this is that youngsters have an instinctive and fearless approach to computing and will quickly overarch any settings you can put in so education and negotiation is often more effective

 

[technovice_85]

Thanks that's why I think I need some sort of proxy server to do this but not sure of its exact name.

 

[Guest]

Safe eyes - http://www.internetsafety.com/safe-eyes-parental-control-software-affiliate.php

 

[durand1035]

A lot of what you want is already embedded in Internet Explorer. From the Tools menu, Security>Restricted Sites lets you add any site to a list they can't access and Content will allow you to enable the Content Adviser which lets you block selected content - violence, sex, etc.

The downside of all this is that youngsters have an instinctive and fearless approach to computing and will quickly overarch any settings you can put in so education and negotiation is often more effective

Sometimes, this instinctive and fearless approach to computing can be combatted by creating a non-administrative account for the kids. That way, they will not have the permissions to be able to change any of the settings you put in place.

 

[eibgrad]

Sometimes, this instinctive and fearless approach to computing can be combatted by creating a non-administrative account for the kids. That way, they will not have the permissions to be able to change any of the settings you put in place.

Then they boot a live linux CD and it all falls apart.

 

[Saga Lout]

Then they boot a live linux CD and it all falls apart.

 

[durand1035]

Then they boot a live linux CD and it all falls apart.

No innerwebz for you kids!!! Just create a whitelist on your router. So much easier than a blacklist.

 

[Saga Lout]

No innerwebz for you kids!!! Just create a whitelist on your router. So much easier than a blacklist.

I tried that for a customer and changed the router password - the little buggers phoned the ISP and answered Mum's security question then got the full methodology of changing it back. Kids - who'd have 'em?

In a similar situation, I blocked a kid from going to Facebook at her mother's request. Five days later I was called back in to reverse that because the School had reported that the child was being bullied for not being on Facebook.

 

[technovice_85]

So people, what can I use to monitor/control the kids internet activities? web proxy server?

 

[Guest]

For the second time. Safe Eyes - http://www.internetsafety.com/safe-eyes-parental-control-software-affiliate.php