The Internet is an incredible resource, providing information, entertainment, and communication that has become a large part of our daily lives. You should be able to allow your children to enjoy the Internet, but there dangers that responsible parents can help prevent. Kids can be naive about dangers lurking online; with a click they can potentially see what we term adult content, interact with sexual predators in online chat rooms, etc.... With the proper knowledge and tools you can protect your children and help them enjoy a pleasant Internet experience without being in danger.

The most important thing about parental control software is to research the different features available on the manufacturers Web site and to choose the one that best meets your needs.

• Safe Eyes (free trial) - Web blocking, time limits, chat, peer-2-peer controls, usage logging, and parental alerts.


• Cyber Patrol (free trial) - Web blocking, chat, yes list, age specific filters.


• Net Nanny (free trial) - Web blocking, integration with online search engines, chat, peer-to-peer controls, parental reports, remote management.


• CYBERsitter (free trial) - Web blocking, chat, myspace/facebook, time limits, usage logging, cannot be detected by unauthorized users.