If you haven't already figured out that the Internet is a place where you can see and find just about anything you want then take my word for it, you
can.  Unfortunately, some of the material, OK a lot of the material isn't suited for young kids.  Actually a lot of it isn't even suited for adults.

If you're trying to be a responsible parent I've created a page with resources, including software, to help you protect your kids innocence for a few
more years.  If there is one general rule I'd suggest you follow it is this:  Don't give your kid access to the Internet in a room where you can't
easily monitor what they are doing.  Keep the "Family" computer in the family room, kitchen, or somewhere it's not private and hidden from view.  

Visit my PC Protection page for Free Security Programs to protect your PC from malware.
Download an Online Contract for your kids to sign outlining conduct while on the computer.
Helpful Resources for Parents

FBI - "A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety"
CommonSense.com
Microsoft at Home
SafeKids.com
NetSafekids
Online Gaming Slang
FirstGov for Kids - links to Federal kids' sites
Internet  Protection for Kids - FREE!
Big Geek Daddy hasn't tried either of these programs but they seem straightforward and should work for
most families.  If you choose to use either of these remember what password you use to control the
program!
K9 Web Protection
Naomi Family Safe Internet
If your kids use Instant
Messaging (IM)
then checkout: IMSafer
Parental Control Bar - FREE!
Big Geek Daddy likes ParentalControl Bar.  It's provided free of charge to the public by WRAAC.org, a
non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, effective internet control tools.
Checkout Parental Control Bar
Windows SteadyState Disk and System Protection FREE!
SteadyState keeps everything on the Windows disk partition from being permanently changed by users.
Every change made during a user session can easily be undone and the computer returned to its original
state.  Learn more about Windows SteadyState
Web Sites for Students!
Learning where to go and how to appropriately use information that is available on the Internet can be
challenging to both parents and students.  

Here are some of the most comprehensive and reliable educational Web sites a student can bookmark and
use to research school projects and homework assignments.
Top 10 Websites for Students
Study Buddy
How to Protect Kids Using The Internet
Big Geek Daddy's Advice for Parents
McGruff Safeguard - FREE!
McGruff Safeguard monitors where your kids go on the Internet including MySpace, Facebook, and other
Social Networking sites.  It monitors Instant Messaging, Emails, and search terms used.  Bascially, this
program gives you a very complete and accurate picture of what your kids are doing online.
Try McGruff Safeguard.
KidZui Browser - FREE!
The KidZui browser has access to over a million websites, videos and pictures with new content added
daily. Trained teachers and parents review content using a rigorous selection process . This process
ensures that your children will see content appropriate for their age in terms of developmental level, reading
ability, and interests. Learn more about The KidZui Browser
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OpenDNS - FREE!
Taking a few minutes to unbundle your DNS service from your ISP's Internet connection means a safer,
faster, smarter and more reliable Internet experience for everyone in your household.
Learn more about OpenDNS
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