Internet Safety for Elementary School Kids Tips

The concern over access to inappropriate Internet material has compelled many schools to "filter" their computers' access to the Internet. Some schools install firewalls on their computer systems; others install filtering software -- such as Bess, CyberPatrol, Surfwatch, Net Nanny, and WebSense -- on individual computers. The result is the same. Both methods check Web sites for key words and phrases that might indicate inappropriate content. On the other hand, the proxy software has proven to be a barrier to legitimate studies by students researching information that is sensitive and personal such as homosexuality or teenage pregnancy. Read more: http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/09/21/josies-story-adds-angle-health-care-reform/