fatherof2’s profile
- California
- 2 kids: ages 6, 7
What My Kids Love Now
Ben 10, Pokemon, Gormiti, Hannah Montana, HSM, Camp Rock
House Rules
As long as they are aware and understand what is real and what is not real.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
Movies, TV Shows
My Biggest Challenge Is:
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Comments You’ve Made
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Tech Tip: Using Google Safe Search
Your Comments:I use parentalcontrolbar.org filtering tool. Basically, even if the kids use search and find results but if they click to visit the sites that are not in the safe list, they cannot do so. It's a great tool for kids my age (5 & 7) but later on it may be too restrictive.
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Playdate Media Protocols: To Play or Not to Play
Your Comments:I have rules for playdates but I'm flexible about it. When friends come over, I spare them a bit more fun with WII and movies, dressing up, make-up whatever they want as long it is appropriate (i.e.movies and games out of age range is a no-no). When they are at their friends' houses, I assume the rules are there so they have to comply with their house rules. It's one way for my kids to learn how others live, behave. This is a good way to learn about accepting what is different and what tolerance is... one step away from learning and accepting other culture and language difference. So if this parent doesn't allow Disney (which my kids love) there are other ways to be entertained and kids always come up with fun ways of doing it. But it's up to the kids to determine if they want to come back or not (I'm bored, no Disney). Chances are, friends just being together will be more entertaining than the platform the fun is based on.
