Good Parental Control Software

[deanj20]

Hey CF,

As I was finishing up a job last night, a customer asked me how they could control what their daughter did on the computer I had just put online... I didn't really know what to say - I told them that I would do some research and find out for them.

The kid is about 8 or 9 I would guess. I think they basically just want to keep her screened from porn sites, etc. I could probably set up something that would only allow her to access certain sites using the hosts file, but meh - I know there is software out there that can do a better job than that.

So what do you guys think? Any experience using filtering software? I'd like to stay under $50, and cetainly not go over $100. Something that is user-friendly too - these people are not expert computer users.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[linkin]

If they can log into the router, they should be able to block specific sites from there.

 

[tremmor]

Many have talked about netnanny in the past.

heres some reviews of others if interested.
http://www.wellresearchedreviews.com/

check computer monitoring reviews.
It was always a concern of mine also.
the grand children have way to much savvy.
they know how to google, search and how many at 10 yrs old
have a interest in trouble shooting computers.
Low level format and want to watch and learn.
Mine does. Im the hawk though. they know.
I have tolerance and rules. things my kids or grand kids
better not do. BUT google and search you can find some pronto.
by accident. hard porn. ya need it.