2007-01-05 02:57:54 · 23 answers · asked by ver dinesh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You need to talk to him about the dangers of it. Turning it off might solve the problem at home, but what about friend's home or some other means?
2007-01-05 03:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you know what is said about forbidden fruit. granted there are better ways to present sexuality but the subject need to be dealt with if there is evidence of your minor child viewing porn on line. I attempted to raise my children in an open environment, I did manage to thwart potential problems by being open and informative. This seem to work for the most part. I would suggest moving the computer into a high traffic area where the screen is visable even by a casual walk by. I don't believe that sex and sexual information is dangerous, however, encouraging secretive behavior can be. There are a great many "cyber" protection programs out there, however none are as effective as the parent walk-by in conjunction with the computer in a common area. You could check with your internet provider, most have youth sub-accounts that a parent can set boundaries and receive reports as to online activities, MSN has this and i like it for grand kids and nieces and nephews.
Good luck
2007-01-05 11:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get a keylogger or some type of program to keep tabs on him and block unwanted sites. If you have any type of file share program, get rid of it or if he has his own profile on the computer do not allow him to access it. If you have a file share program, you can also put filters on it protected by a password.
If you have Road Runner, you can go to the site and download the parental programs to keep your computer safe from these sites/files. The parental control offered from road runner is called PureSight and you can set it to allow certain categories. You can block adult sites, dating sites, chat sites, etc. with the program. If you have road runner, it's free. You just need your administrative email address and password for your account. If you don't have road runner, I think the program costs $99.90. You may be able to find programs out there that are cheaper as well.
Road Runner also provides a free anti-virus program called EZ Armor Security. It has awesome anti-virus, anti-spam and firewall protectection to protect you from hackers and such. I have found it's way better than the default anti-virus programs that come installed on most computers today.
Also! Never let a child have a computer in their bedroom. Always keep it in the family room or somewhere they can not easily access these types of things with out you or someone else being around.
Just because he is a guy, doesn't mean you should let him destory your computer. Computers are not cheap and one bad file could destory everything on your computer and make your computer useless.
2007-01-05 11:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by asedwards21 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are programs out there that can block sites, there is also a way to put a password on every site. This means you have to be there to type it in each time he visits a site and each time he clicks on a link. But keep in mind that if he can't look at porn at home, he may do it over at a friends house. You should sit him down and talk to him about it. Make sure he understands what he is looking at. Depending on his age, it's pretty normal for boys to be interested in things like that.
2007-01-05 11:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you shouldn't have to block it.
you should sit your son down and ask him why he likes it ect, and then explain that you don't like him watching it....
give him a week or two and see if he's still watching it...if he still is you can go to any computer store and get a net nanny which blocks chats, porn, whatever you want.
Just remember that porn is found everywhere...you can be on an innocent site and porn can pop up....so as much as you try to keep your son from it, it'll find him.
2007-01-05 11:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did he ever see you doing that? I mean watching porn stuff on the net? You should put some difficult passwords on the net. Also you should be with him in the same room when he opens the net to see what he is watching. One other way is discuss with him. Ask him what he finds interesting about watching that site. Sometimes you'll be surprised at his answer.
2007-01-05 11:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol work pretty well.
Personally, I'd put my "parent hat" on and address the issue that way. Do any porn and lose the computer and cell phone for 2 weeks.
2007-01-05 11:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if you are smarter with computers than he is. If he goes to these regularly, he may be more mature than you think. Children generally are disgusted with porn... plus the forbidden fruit has extra interest.
2007-01-05 11:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Search for Net Nanny.
2007-01-05 10:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by vanpandy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use to do that when i was a kid... just watch what he is doing or block the site by looking up how to block sites
2007-01-05 11:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by iLoveYouSoMuch! 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋