subject: Internet Content Filter - Some Simple And Free Methods To Block Porn [print this page] You want to keep your children safe online and not have them exposed to porn, but where do you begin? About 90% of the internet is made up of pornographic material in some form. That makes it a pretty daunting task to keep it away from your children. In this article I will give you some free methods you can use to block porn and keep your children safe online.
Some parenting groups have claimed that it's natural for children to be interested in sexuality and the fact that they are exposed to pornographic content is only a natural evolution. Unfortunately, there is no basis for these claims. Actually the contrary seems to be the case. Studies have shown with certainty that children who watch porn before the age of 14 are much more likely to get a sexually transmitted disease, get pregnant and are at increased risk of being victims of sexual predators.
The role of internet porn in warping teenagers views on sexuality is not a topic that is talked about often, yet it should be a serious concern for parents.
There are many ways to keep your children safe from pornography online. There are several free methods available. I have written about some free methods in another article (you can click the author), but I have found that these are not really adequate. What I have found to be the very best method is a two fold approach.
First of all, you should have some sort of internet monitoring software that automatically blocks pornography and second; you should talk with your children about these things. I don't believe in saying that this or that is just 'bad', but I do believe that children are able to understand that some things are meant for adults only. Let your children be children. They grow up soon enough.
