How do I keep my kids off Google?
Monday, March 14, 2005 by Hazylunarrain | Discussion: Google
I have a problem... I use a filter to keep my kids from seeing things on the net that they shouldn't. However, I find my middle son sitting in front of the computer doing searches and STILL getting nude pictures. I mean.. Some of these are kinda trashy! Can anyone help me find a way to block out google? Or am I doomed to failure?
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Hazylunarrain
Reply #2 Monday, March 14, 2005 10:36 AM
Reply #2 Monday, March 14, 2005 10:36 AM
Yeah.. It IS all search engines. At least all the most common ones. I was checkin it out last night.
Sounds like a good idea, but I was kinda hoping for something like a setting in Norton Internet Security 2004 or something. I tried to add it to blocked sites in parental control. And I also tried to restrict access to the site system wide. (Both through NIS) Neither works.
Sounds like a good idea, but I was kinda hoping for something like a setting in Norton Internet Security 2004 or something. I tried to add it to blocked sites in parental control. And I also tried to restrict access to the site system wide. (Both through NIS) Neither works.
Koasati
Reply #3 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:56 PM
Reply #3 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:56 PM
You can block any URL with AdMuncher http://www.admuncher.com/ and password protect the config dialog, so only you can bypass the filter. 
HG_Eliminator
Reply #4 Monday, March 14, 2005 4:09 PM
Reply #4 Monday, March 14, 2005 4:09 PM
google and other search sites have built in filters they can be set high or low (most are set to moderate by default)... and pass worded .... i would try that too......
Jamie Burnside
Reply #5 Monday, March 14, 2005 4:45 PM
Reply #5 Monday, March 14, 2005 4:45 PM
I have my kids at school use Google all the time. I just make sure that I set the filter as high as it can go.
Of course kids will figure out how to set the controls down, so you may have to watch that.
Of course kids will figure out how to set the controls down, so you may have to watch that.
Hazylunarrain
Reply #6 Monday, March 14, 2005 5:28 PM
Reply #6 Monday, March 14, 2005 5:28 PM
I like the sound of that WK, I think I'll give it a try!!
Cameron is too smart for that..lol, I have to have something with at LEAST a 6 letter/digit password
Same to Jamie.. I know the feeling
Cameron is too smart for that..lol, I have to have something with at LEAST a 6 letter/digit password
Same to Jamie.. I know the feeling
roadrunnerm
Reply #7 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:09 PM
Reply #7 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:09 PM
i can only think of searching google and finding each individual site and blocking it
TheFazz
Reply #8 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:22 PM
Reply #8 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:22 PM
That would actually be a good idea...if you had about 40 years of spare time to individually block each one.
CerebroJD
Reply #9 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:38 PM
Remember, if the kids actually WANT to turn the filters off, and willingly make that change, then you have another problem on your hands.
Reply #9 Monday, March 14, 2005 6:38 PM
| Of course kids will figure out how to set the controls down, so you may have to watch that. |
Remember, if the kids actually WANT to turn the filters off, and willingly make that change, then you have another problem on your hands.
joeKnowledge
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:41 AM
nope... don't have time for that..
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:41 AM
| That would actually be a good idea...if you had about 40 years of spare time to individually block each one. |
nope... don't have time for that..
SSOne
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:40 AM
I agree with the above comment. If their at school/library doing it then you have a different problem that can't be stopped by anything physical.
I am very sorry if this posted twice..wincustomize was having a runtime error right in the middle of posting..so i hope this message doesnt repeat.
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:40 AM
| Remember, if the kids actually WANT to turn the filters off, and willingly make that change, then you have another problem on your hands. |
I agree with the above comment. If their at school/library doing it then you have a different problem that can't be stopped by anything physical.
I am very sorry if this posted twice..wincustomize was having a runtime error right in the middle of posting..so i hope this message doesnt repeat.
Hazylunarrain
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:46 AM
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:46 AM
Actually.. AdMuncher seems to be doing the trick. MAN was he pissed! lol Anyway, It allowed me to set limits system wide and THANK YOU for showing me where to get it. AWSEOME! Problem solved.
WebGizmos
Reply #14 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:43 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:43 AM
The problem you face in regards to keeping porn/abusive/hate sites away from your kids is this. Sites use Meta tags that draw search engines to them, and porn sites know and use this to attract potential customers to they're sites. So the most simple term can often bring up a porn site and there is not much you can do to stop that.
The best thing you can do is educate your kids about the good and bad regarding sex so they have a healthy understanding and respect for it before someone else teaches them the good/bad/ugly.
The best thing you can do is educate your kids about the good and bad regarding sex so they have a healthy understanding and respect for it before someone else teaches them the good/bad/ugly.
greywar
Reply #15 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:17 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:17 AM
Ummm your kid is looking for porn on the computer right? (otherwise he wouldn't be pissed). Nothing and I mean NOTHING will stop him from finding it if he wants it. Either you sit and watch him every minute he is on the net or don't allow him to use it. Otherwise you are simply saying that it is too much of a bother to you. It is just that simple. There are ways around ALL "nanny ware" and he will find it.
Hazylunarrain
Reply #16 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:32 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:32 AM
Yeah... I found out he was doing it to see if I could catch him. Little turd lol. Anyhow, for the most part we are very open with him about things but sometimes it's hard not to worry. I mean, it's kinda harsh to tell me my son "is too much of a bother to you". I can't be around 24-7 watching him on the net. Besides... Isn't that just kids to try to out do their parents?
And yeah, webgizmos, I agree wholeheartedly. I never had anyone to really talk to about anything sexual growing up besides "friends" so I make sure that doesn't happen with me. My brats have no problem whatsoever talking to me about sex, etc. And they all know very well hoe to watch out for themselves. And to my knowlege they are very careful. They tell me EVERYTHING! >Some things I would rather NOT know< lol
And yeah, webgizmos, I agree wholeheartedly. I never had anyone to really talk to about anything sexual growing up besides "friends" so I make sure that doesn't happen with me. My brats have no problem whatsoever talking to me about sex, etc. And they all know very well hoe to watch out for themselves. And to my knowlege they are very careful. They tell me EVERYTHING! >Some things I would rather NOT know< lol
Gregory2001
Reply #18 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:56 AM
Reply #18 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:56 AM
You actually need a program to raise your kids correctly?
Hazylunarrain
Reply #19 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:19 PM 
No. I DON'T need a program to do it! See sentence 4 in post #16. Don't you read before you post? If I needed a critique of child raising I woulda went to my mom.
And to the rest of you guys (girls) thank you for you help. I really appreciate it. You few are the reason I come here to talk about computer topics and get help when I need it. KUDOS!
Reply #19 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:19 PM
No. I DON'T need a program to do it! See sentence 4 in post #16. Don't you read before you post? If I needed a critique of child raising I woulda went to my mom. And to the rest of you guys (girls) thank you for you help. I really appreciate it. You few are the reason I come here to talk about computer topics and get help when I need it. KUDOS!
Chris TH
Reply #20 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:01 PM
YES, YES, YES!!
C'mon Stardock, here's a massive opportunity! Put me down for the beta program right now. What could it be called? ParentX? Desktop Dad [/I?
Reply #20 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:01 PM
| You actually need a program to raise your kids correctly? |
YES, YES, YES!!
C'mon Stardock, here's a massive opportunity! Put me down for the beta program right now. What could it be called? ParentX? Desktop Dad [/I?
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