Some use fledgling ratings. But the Internet changes fast. And sometimes innocents get caught in the cross hairs. For example, safety tips from the National Safe Kids Campaign were immediately followed by a listing for a hard-core site, which was accessed with a few clicks despite having the full screening capability turned on. In a change from a few months ago, information now is provided on the late author Anne Sexton despite her name.
Sextuplets are also kosher.
Parents can turn off the keyword search and rely on the list of forbidden sites but doing so weakens the protection. Parents can also edit the keywords. But using that option, the Planned Parenthood Condom Guide, among many other safe sex sites, still was blocked. Some can be downloaded for free trials. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved.