How to Setup My Parental Control

Nine out of ten children aged 8 to 16 have seen pornographic material on the Internet, according to the Safe Families website, a program of TechMission, Inc. aimed at helping parents protect their children from pornography and Internet dangers. Parental controls, designed to control the content your child can access while using the computer, also set time limits for children. Controls also allow parents to determine the access to specific Web programs and the games children can play online.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet monitoring software
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Instructions

    • 1

      Click the "Start" button on your computer. Select "Control Panel" from your main menu then go to "User Accounts." Choose "Parental Control" from the "User Accounts" submenu.

    • 2

      Set up the controls as you choose. Carefully select the content you want your children to access and the content to limit. Check the time limit for which your child can use the computer. Set web restrictions to limit the websites that your child visits while surfing the Internet. Give game descriptions and ensure the games are accessible by your children. Another feature prevents children access to games and other program downloads to prevent a random virus infection on the home computer. Specify the programs that your child can access. Save any changes made.

    • 3

      Activate changes by clicking "On" for the Parental Control. Test the working of your settings by checking whether the time limit or program specification works. Adjust the settings when necessary and consult the user manual for your computer software program. Confirm the settings you have set up are applicable to your child.

    • 4

      Specify the settings to a user account for your child. Ensure the parental controls operate appropriately, as specified by you. Set a simple password for your child to use when logging into their account. Restrict the administrative controls to your own account in case your child tries to change the settings. Allow your child to use the computer after confirming parental controls are effective.

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