Internet for Kids
Nowadays, it’s normal for kids to be exposed to computers at a young age.
My daughter is three years old and knows how to operate a mouse and play games like feeding frenzy. She also asks for Tom & Jerry, and Jungle Book cartoons which can be found at ‘youtube’.
I have done nothing to encourage this ~ actually, she observes and picks up quite fast from her brother who is seven years old.
Should I control their use of the computer or internet? They have certain time of when they can use the computer, and I explained to my son that not everything he sees or finds on the internet is real, some not suitable for children. Of course I do not expect him to understand what I’m saying, but for now I do not see how else to have certain control over his use of the computer and internet unless I want to totally ban him from using it.
Microsoft Windows Vista has built-in parental controls which allows parents to control how long the computer may be used, which games can be played and I heard there’s also surf filters available.
How good or effective is it?