First off, I would like to thank everyone who answered my previous posting http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060823211645AAlwQXk Since I posted the question, I did a few things like (1) Moved her computer to a common room (2) asked her to remove any contact (that she didn't personally know) with any suggestive name (like orgyman6969) (3) had a refresher talk about "predators" (4) asked her to remove a personal info from her website (my space, picxo.com etc) (5) asked her to post a recent pic of her and her dad (6ft4, 240pds in his workout gear, if that don't weed out the "one track boys"..what will (l.o.l.)).. any more useful suggestions would be helpful, please keep in mind, I am trying her lto treat her like a young adult
2006-08-25 07:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by luv_a_win 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
As soon as she gets off the computer just keep checking the "history", this will let you know were she has been. You are doing great. I think it is a shame we have to watch our children so close because of these sick people out here in the world. Keep up the great work... I wish more parents were as concerned as you are.
2006-08-25 07:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by cinson1999 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed, well done.
Something like MSN does seem particularly vulnerable. On our internet, you can set parental controls, so if my son wants to go into a website, or even contact an E mail address, he need my "permission" as administrator. MSN does not seem have that. It can cause problems thought!! He wanted to get into a league site that included the word MiddleSEX (my capitals) to see how his rugby team were doing, and it wouldn't let him. (For any Americans reading this, Middlesex is a proper county, and rugby is a ball game, like Gridiron, but played by proper men).
Education is the key. At some stage. children have to learn that not everyone is friendly for the right reason.
Forewarned is forearmed.
2006-08-25 08:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad to hear a parent taking an active role in their kid's life at all, and especially on the internet, as it can be so dangerous.
Sounds like you are doing good. If you have no specific reason to question her internet activity, just check the history once in a while to check up on her.
2006-08-25 08:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This might be invading privacy but there are programs out there that record every key stroke anyone makes on that computer, it might be a good idea to install one of these on her computer. I would do it if it was my child because there are so many predetors out there and you love her. good luck. Try this program http://www.kmint21.com/keylogger/ you can check what she has been doing after she gets off the computer.
2006-08-25 07:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Way to go mom! sounds like you are doing a great job! i would make sure you keep checkin up on her and make sure you all keep talking about online predators! Your doing great im sure everything will be just fine! oooh the person before me said check the history,... if she deletes it i would talk to her... make sure she knows if you cant read it she probably shouldnt be talkin about it or to them.. etc
2006-08-25 07:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kim2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a Q. or comment?
2006-08-25 07:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Hadi M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good job mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-25 07:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋