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Here are 5 ways for parents to block porn
and other explicit content on kids’ devices.

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Number 1, turn on Google Safe Search.

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Once you set up Google as your browser’s
default search engine,

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this function is easy to enable.

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The catch?

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It’s just as easy for kids to turn off.

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Number 2, on iPhones and iPads,

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use the Screen Time
settings built right into the device.

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These let parents manage exactly what type
of content to allow and what to limit,

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but may require frequent fine-tuning.

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Next, talk to your internet service provider.

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Depending on the company, you may be able
to apply filters and restrictions

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to both TV channels and the internet.

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Not all features are free, though, 
so be sure to ask.

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Number 4, install parental controls.

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With website blocking, screen limits, and
even social media monitoring,

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this option is probably the most comprehensive.

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Just be aware it may not work across all platforms.

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And finally, go the hardware route.

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Tech savvy parents can log in to the family
router and monitor every device on the network.

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The tradeoff is that this method doesn’t
block kids' devices

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when they’re on other networks.

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For more tips, visit us at commonsense.org