1. Web Browser-Parental Control Armenda Fourte’ July 27, 2007

2. 2 What is a Web Browser software application enables a user to display and interact with HTML documents hosted by web servers or held in file system most commonly used kind of user agent largest networked collection software application of linked documents- world wide web

3. 3 Child Browsers offer protection from inappropriate content and activity offer unique web browsers constructed solely for their use E.g. sites of educational, recreational, child friendly have certain keywords, URL’s considered safe for their use not limited to just a few sites misspelled browsers in the no-no category offer little or no protection

4. 4 Parental Control online behavior one of technology’s industries main area of concern access responsibility for their own child’s safety control the amount of time a child spends on computer opportunity to add their own URL’s concerning web and free romping grounds the necessary means to take responsibility to prevent inappropriate online behavior

5. 5 Preventive Measures monitor what they see and do online assign screen names-(AOL) have their own setting or level of access safe lists of URL’s –uniform resource locator Content advisor – rating system filtering software

6. 6 Why use precautions? younger ages are exploring the web more and bypassing keywords Web presents entirely different spectrum of child safety Protect children from misconduct Chat rooms, e-mails, newsgroups, webs, that can be of harm Prevent visiting adult-related sites

7. 7 Preventive Sites surf watch: www.surfwatch.comwww.surfwatch.com cybersitter : www.cysitter.comwww.cysitter.com the internet filter: turnercom.com/if cyberpatrol: www.cyberpatrol.comwww.cyberpatrol.com Internet parental control: www.wellrearchedreviews.comwww.wellrearchedreviews.com AOL’s parental control chat control-block certain types chat areas e--mail control-customize if can be sent, retrieved and from whom newsgroups – set types of newsgroups you allow each screen name to access web control – choose settings according to age group