Filtering Tools Parents may want to take advantage of parental control software programs. Filtering tools, in particular, are useful for helping to keep your child from be exposed to objectionable content. Denying access to Web sites known to provide adult content, promote hate or graphic violence, or serve up other content considered inappropriate for children. The list of sites considered inappropriate is routinely updated and can be manually downloaded to the software on your computer or, depending on the tool you are using, checked dynamically by the browser while in use. Most of these filters allow parents to turn off or edit the keyword list.
Some filters apply to Web sites only.
Others can be used in conjunction with e-mail, chat, instant message systems, and newsgroups, too. For more information on third-party content filtering tools, visit the following sites. Cyberangels.org Cyberangels.org provides privacy and security tips, and includes reviews and links to third-party content blocking and filtering tools. The GetNetWise site provides many privacy and security tips, links to kids sites, and reviews and links to third-party content blocking and filtering tools. Com provides tips, advice, and suggestions to make your family's online experience fun and productive.