[Hidden-tech] safe surfing tips

[Cheryl Handsaker]

Maria, 

We limit our teenagers more to protect us that to protect them. If they want to access content that we block, they will find a way to get it - but if I do my job right they won't be doing it on my network. Illegal music, video or software downloads can ruin your whole day.

-Cheryl




--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Maria Korolov (Trombly) <maria at tromblyltd.com> wrote:

From: Maria Korolov (Trombly) <maria at tromblyltd.com>
Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] safe surfing tips
To: mattl at florenceit.net
Cc: "Hidden-Tech Tech" <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 3:26 PM

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I've got the opposite problem with my kids. They're steadily training me to be technically incompetent. I'm having trouble turning on the TV, even, with all the stuff they've got connected to it.

I've given up trying to monitor their computer use (except in terms of the amount of time they spend online). To start with, my daughter runs Linux on her laptop. I don't even know how to use Linux. In fact, she does all the tech support for the household. If I were to install any kind of monitoring program -- first, she would be the one I would ask to install it. Second, she would laugh in my face. Third, she'd humor me, then disable it the minute I looked away. 


However, since I'm the one who has to drive both of them anywhere, it's very unlikely that they'll make a date with strangers without me knowing about it. 

In fact, they're both too young to even ride their bikes on main streets. So I'm safe for a little while. :-)


Now, when *I* was their age, I rode my bike everywhere, or took public transport, and my parents never had a clue where I was. As long as I was home for dinner, they were happy. They didn't know about any of the trouble I got into. Ha ha ha.


I'm of two minds about this. On the other hand, I feel that today's kids are total wimps. I led a MUCH more dangerous life when I was their age. On the other hand, my kids are much, much safe than I and my brothers were. 


-- Maria



On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Matt Lampiasi <mattl at florenceit.net> wrote:

   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.

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Checkout opendns, that will help some



Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions & Folktography wrote:

     ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
   ** If you did, we all thank you.


  
  

  

hello, my daughter (10) is eager to start doing some major surfing on
the internet as she is a very inspired little learner...however, I
certainly am not going to let her surf without some system in place to
try my darndest to keep the nefarious stuff away for as long as
possible...
  

  
  So, I'm looking for hints about what filters or remedies are
available for safari (specifically) and if any of you have experience
using any of the third party child-safe web browsers, I'd love to hear
your suggestions.
  

  
  Thanks
  

  
  -Tom
  
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