I love the Internet. We have a great relationship. It’s completely taken the place of TV in my life -I probably watch about 30 minutes of Television a week. (There’s just not much on that’s good anymore!) I read all my news and keep current by getting online (yo, Twitter).
But, the Internet is not a safe place. It makes me sick, SICK to think of all the evil things online. And it makes me mad that the pornography sites not only want my attention, they go after it. They even try to entice my children.
If you don’t have safety software, parental guidelines and restrictions or your computer in a high traffic place, you’re being foolish. It’s just a matter of time for this filth to invade your home and your child’s mind.
Social Networking Safety Resources for your computers/phones:
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Wow. Thanks for sharing those tips. I seriously need to check them out… Oh, and by the way, thanks for changing your comment section back to include the Name/URL option. It NEVER EVER EVER remembered my Google Account information and many times I'd click off without leaving a comment because I did not want to sign up yet again for an account that it wouldn't remember anyway!!!
Amen, Girl! We use BeSecure on our computers, and we love it. It's nice to have the safety net to catch the junkie sites (and even ads!) that we don't intentionally go to. When they come to us, they get blocked. This is INVALUABLE!
We have SafeEyes and I love it! It has so many cool features—different limits for different users, time frames and more.
Thanks for the links to the other sites, too!
Thank you for posting it. We have filters and I am so glad we do! Even our 21 year old has a filter on his computer (we installed it for him and he doesn't know the password).
It's just a way of giving him accountability. Our children were never allowed to use computers at someone else's house, unless they had a filter.
Thanks for hosting!
We've been using SafeEyes for the past couple years, and it's been great! We have friends that use Covenant Eyes as well, and really recommend it.
Great WFMW!
Blessings,
Michele
Great post!
We use K9 web protection, which was recommended by my sister who's used it for years. It's great.
We also put it on my 17yo dd's laptop and only I know the password. Of course, no one is allowed to use internet except in busy areas of our home.
Here's a link to K9: http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
Annie Kate
The boys have been pretty good at staying on the sites that are 'favorited' for them, but recently I caught my 10yo clicking on links to other sites. We talked about the dangers of that, but it's definitely time for more security. Thanks for the list, Kristen!
Definitely a must! I hate that we have to do it…..but protecting my family is worth it!
Thanks for the links!
Is there a reason….why sometimes I click on WFMW and I can't see any links and then other times..it's there?
Just wondering…what am I doing?
Does it disappear for other's too?
I know I'm sorta special and all…
haha
We use Besecure. We've been subscribers since way back when it was BeSafe. Hey wives and Mom's out there, can I make a suggestion? I think the best thing you can do for your husband is to keep the password to the content filtering program. Don't think for a second that any of us husbands/fathers is immune to the lure of the garbage on the net. If you have the password, it's just one more way you help us avoid the temptation.
I barely think about those tools, and it's an excellent time to start checking it. Thanks for the advice!
Thank you for this! We have xxx church accountability on our computers, but I now have two teen boys with wireless ipods…and we needed to find some apps!
~kristin
Just wondering, are any of these or are there any for free? At this time, I really can't spend the money. Wish I could, but can't. I have 2 boys who have to only go to the sites I approve, but as my 10 year old gets older he is really wanting to go on You tube and others that I can't trust.
Reading and enjoying. Always here and on twitter. I am so thankful that I found you.
I have exciting news…. but will share later. I know you will be happy.
Hugs,
Teena
Hi Karrie-
I forgot to add this one that the above commenter mentioned: http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
We use it too -especially for the kids. It's very effective and FREE!
Thanks for the info it is great!
Thank you, I will check it out this evening with my hubby!
Hi Kristen,
For some reason my link (#118 Raising Olives) is now going to an error page on my site(it was working initially, but is not now) Anyway, the proper URL is http://raisingolives.com/2010/05/be-a-yes-mom/ I don't know if this is something that you can fix or not, but wanted to let you know.
Blessings,
Kimberly