2006-10-03 00:58:35 · 9 answers · asked by perplexed 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
There may be an option under Admistrator. I think you have to put the kids in as just Users. Then you can pick and choose. You can call the computer software manufacturer and ask if you can't find it. Or ask a friend.
Dear, your daughter is growing up. She is going to react to what you propose doing. You need to talk to her and tell her she will be allowed to make independent decisions when she shows you that she knows how to do this correctly. Tell her you need to see that her homework is done, her room is tidied without you telling her to, and that she gets home when she says she's going to be home. You need to see that she can make a responsible decision. Explain to her that right now you have no choice as a parent because parents don't let their kids put themselves in a position where they are at risk. Say this all with respect. Respond to her. Do not react. Take a breath, think about what you would say to your best friend as an adult , and respond. This will set the tone for future discussions as she continues to mature. Tell her you see that she is growing up and you know she will get the hang of this. Praise everything she does right.
This is a hard time. Very scary for parents. She needs to indicate that she can keep your child safe, even if that child is herself. Hug her and kiss her and tell her she is irreplaceable. Time to teach her how to grow up. Be the Teacher.
2006-10-03 01:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sunbaby 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a parent, I agree with most, if not all of the answers so far. I would also suggest keeping your daughter's computer in a public area of the house so that it would not be too convenient to view webstites that you do not approve of.
Additionally, I would recommend installing software that can monitor EVERYTHING any user of the computer does without the other users knowledge. You can consider it insurance, just in case. These programs are not difficult to use or install.
My children are a little younger, but they will continue to understand as they get older that they are not automatically entiltled to any degree of privacy, until they become adults living on their own.
2006-10-03 03:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Leroy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The way I handle this with my son is to go cookies visited. If i find sites he knows he shouldnyt go to I take away his computer privelidges for a while....after a few times of embarassing him and the loss of access Ive had very few problems. Yo shouldnt have to block them, just let them know they are not allowed and there will be conseqences if they do. You are not the computer monitor but the parent
2006-10-03 03:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
there are parental controls where you can block restricted sites you can also configure your firewall to do the same. however starting an offensive against your kids curiosity will end in tears start talking with her about the dangers and material she is going to find on the net. its a teenagers duty to be curious and rebel against authority. allow her the room to grow and make mistakes if she falters then be there for her without being judgmental. tough road best of luck.
2006-10-03 01:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's a program called iprotectu. It lets you list the websites you want to allow and block as well as being 'intelligent' where it will automatically block out things you don't want her to see. It's very good.
2006-10-03 01:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by claire 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes just go to your provider online and it should be something addressing if u want to block things or not or when u first on your computer just pay close anttention or go to yahoo.com and ask the how!
2006-10-03 01:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes you can get net nanny or some other program for this
2006-10-03 01:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yea. You get a paddle and whip that ***!
2006-10-03 01:00:36 · answer #8 · answered by standanddeliver87 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
REMEMBER!!!
YOU ARE THE PARENT~~
2006-10-03 01:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋