2006-07-06 13:44:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Well I am in favor of monitoring what a youngster does on the internet. but it is a parents decision what to alow as far as there children are concerned.
2006-07-06 13:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by djmantx 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you feel they are able to handle. With anything, it is the parent's responsibility to keep all things in balance. That's with anything. If you have talked and discussed things that can happen and have an open relationship, having the internet in the bedroom shouldn't be a problem. I personally had a computer in my room since the age of 5 and one with internet since 13ish.
Again, it just depends upon the child and parent. If you still wish to do this and want to monitor everything, there are keyloggers, and other programs that can limit the amount of time on the computer, on the internet via card access. Take a look at the links for some ideas.
2006-07-06 14:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by sanatori2050 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...pre-teen to me means under the age of 13 years!
I am a father of two boys (I am 52 yrs old now! and my oldest is 30 today...)
Well, YES is my answer in one respect. But look at it this way. If your kid is that age (and I mean boy or girl) they need to be restricted on what they are able to view - ie: porn sites and such.
As a parent, who may not have much IT knowledge, the kids can over-rule you here. It does not matter what you tell them - they are more up on how the PC works.
You can do the following to track the kids websites, but if you have no clue as to the computer - I suggest you ask someone close who is more knowledgeable than yourself...
Get a Key-Logger program and install it so you can see where the little buggers have been browsing!
To find any saved programs or files, right-click on My Computer icon on the Desktop and select 'Search'. Type the word 'Recent' in the section 'All files and Folders' and hit Search.
You'll see a Folder called RECENT so right-click on it and select explore!
If he or she has been a naughty kid - all will be revealed.
Better still - (assuming your are useless on a PC) ask a friend who knows more to set the Content tab in IE to a configuration with a password so as the kids cant get to sites you feel may be not right for them.
Hope this helps....
2006-07-06 14:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kewl Dude Ganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Please check out http://www.softactivity.com/ for a good parental monitoring program. Also, there is great information at http://www.isafe.org/ for parents.
I am a 9th grade teacher and have seen the types of the activities that students are engaging in online. It is wildly inappropriate. Just look at some of the recent news stories about MySpace, Xanga, Friendster, Face, etc.
The problem is that student usage of blogs and message boards has exploded and parents and educators are not up to speed. There is no one modeling appropriate and safe online behavior and no one is setting any boundaries.
Please, monitor what your child is doing. Take an active role in educating yourself so that you can spot warning signs. Also, keep in mind that when a student puts up something online, it can be access by anyone (predators, criminals, and future employers and college recruiters). Teens are developmentally prone to feeling infallible and untouchable. They way they drive a sports car is the way they will cruise the web.
2006-07-06 14:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by cliotech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.... unless you supervise her every time she uses it.. make sure you have parental controls turned on.. and it is password protected with a password that she does NOT know.. kids get parent passwords quite easily normally...
the internet is not safe for young girls without guidance... give her the guidance ...
it is best to put the computer in a family room or more visible place so that you can keep an eye on her activities... or... you can monitor her activities with a "keystroke monitor" program.... you can trust your daughter all you want.. but don't trust the other people out here on the internet!!!
2006-07-06 13:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without responsible monitoring and a good adult content filter, I wouldn't recommend it. My kids (two boys), are 12 and 10, and we keep our computer in the living room where there is nothing to hide. They are at a curious age and get "ideas" from their classmates, so I find it best to know what they are accessing as much as possible. In time with responsible usage will come more privileges. Good luck!
2006-07-06 13:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by moneil28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the pre-teen and what firewall/child mornitoring programs you plan on allowing and how you plan on limiting the use.
Is this computer going to be used for school assignments or just for playing around? If it is only for playing around, keep it out in the open where you can monitor it
2006-07-06 13:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by tg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm dealing with that now. My son who is 8, has begun to chat with other kids on the internet. For the most part, it's not made me warry, but rather it's made me feel older. To answer your question though, I don't see why a pre-teen would or should have his or her own computer with/without internet in their own room in the first place. If the decision is made to allow it, I would see adding parental controls on it. Not for them, but for predators.
2006-07-06 13:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 14 and have been allowed to have a computer in my room. I am responsible enough to handle it but some of my friends i wouldn't trust at all.
2006-07-06 13:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEIGH! especially this MySpace crap, she'll be hooked on it! and then some wierd ppl might want to meet her and to tell you the shocking truth try to kill her, so my final answer is NO!
Keep the Computer in your room or the basement or the liveing room or somewhere "public" so it can be monitored!
2006-07-06 13:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋