Young Teens are also blocked from Internet newsgroups that allow file attachments. Mature Teen accounts , recommended for ages 16-17, can go anywhere on the America Online service and use any AOL feature. However, Web sites determined by Microsystems to be inappropriate for those under 18 will be blocked for Mature Teen accounts. The master account holder can use Custom Controls to designate each screen name as a child, teen, or general account. AOL enables parents to block all e-mail, or to limit senders and recipients to an approved list.
Parents can also block file attachments to e-mail.
The Web contains many great sites, but is not subject to AOL's Terms of Service, and some Web content is not appropriate for children. Web controls allow parents to restrict their child's access to the Web for age-appropriate content. Parental Controls has four chat features to limit children's access to chat. Many discussions may not be moderated or may contain material that is inappropriate for children. The Web contains many great sites, but is not subject to AOL's Terms of Service, and some Web content is not appropriate for children.