Examples of Monitoring Software
Looking back, I think one of the things my husband and I did wrong was to trust Keith "too much". That sounds harsh, but it is the truth. We were so sure that we had raised Keith to be truthful and to know the dangers of drugs, that we never thought he would lie to us. If you think your child is being secretive about their activities on the internet, especially if the computer is in their room, monitoring may be a good idea.
The following web sites and software are strictly examples of what is on the market for keeping on eye on your child and the internet.
A Parenting Poll taken by About.com
What is your parenting style?
I trust my child completely and would never snoop
I only monitor some things.
I snoop if I think there is a problem.
I want to know everything so I read my child's diary and listen in on phone
calls.
What is your parenting style?
Results
I trust my child completely and would never snoop (32)
4%
I only monitor some things. (136)
20%
I snoop if I think there is a problem. (301)
45%
I want to know everything so I read my child's diary and listen in on phone
calls. (189)
28%
Total Votes: 658
Top 6 Monitoring Programs
according to About.com
1) eBlaster
eBlaster works without the knowledge of the user and reports are emailed to you,
so you don't have to access the computer.
2) Child Safe
Child Safe monitoring program emails logs to you and even will limit access.
Manufactured by Webroot Software, Inc. Can be
found in stores.
3) Nalsoft AIM Log Manager
Nalsoft AIM Log Manager is a very reasonably priced product that allows you to
monitor your child's activity on AIM.
4) Parent Tools for AIM
The best solution if you want to limit and/or monitor AIM (AOL Instant
Messenger). It not only records conversations but it also includes the ability
to limit dangerous features on AIM and set up a schedule for when they are
allowed to chat.
5) Spector
Spector works without the knowledge of the user but you have to go to that
computer and check the reports.
6) SentryPC
SentryPC is a program with many features including monitoring.