Other activities on the Internet, including newsgroups, bulletin boards, and listserves, have benefits and risks comparable to those listed above. You should exercise similar cautions with your child in these areas. Most offer a range of control features, often for free. You have to set up these products on your own computer. Your Web Browser - you also can use certain Web browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, to enforce parental control rating systems.
Every tool includes some of the features listed here.
Decide which features are best for your family, and ask your ISP or local store which product meets your needs. Not only do tools inadvertently allow access to some inappropriate material and block access to some valuable information, but savvy children may be able to get around the controls.