The web can be a dangerous place for children. Website owners are generally protected against censorship, in the US, at least, by their freedom of speech.
Preserving that freedom is important, but as parents, we don't want our kids visiting vulgar places on the web, or being exposed to pornography at an early age.
There are certain aspects of their personality that we would prefer remained innocent until they are old enough to know what the material is, it's purpose, and how things work in the adult world.
In general, if you wouldn't want them to see it at day-care, or at school, then they should be blocked from viewing it on the Web.
The biggest problem for most parents is that the kids know more about electronic devices than they do.
This means that even if you buy the latest router with child protections, you might need their help to set it up.
As a result, the first point of this article discusses that situation, and in general working with your kids so that they understand the rules of usage
You may even enlist an older child to flag things for you that might be inappropriate for younger siblings.
Internet security might seem light a terrifying task to those who aren't very computer savvy, but have no fear.
In this article I'll show you what to look for, so that you will have a primer before you begin shopping security software and devices.
Some of the information doesn't involve electronics at all, but rather education about safe social media interactions, to keep from compromising the security of your household.
There are also some basic precautions that are self enforced, and everyone should know what they are and what the dangers are in not using them.
I'll go over them in this report, and leave it to you to discuss the importance with the young ones. Or you can let them read the report.
Any device, be it an Android tablet, an iPhone, a laptop, or whatever comes next, usually has software available that can protect young eyes from the content that is allowed to display on the device.
Some of this software is general, and blocks from a database of websites which you can modify over time.
