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Why You Should Think Of Monitoring Your Child's Computer Activity

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The truth is that your children can get themselves into uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situations using a computer and in particular the internet. Social networking websites such as Bebo, Facebook, MySpace and many other social websites are driving the revolution known as Web 2.0, whilst this is great for building online relationships and "sharing" it may expose your child to more of life's least welcome characters! For this and many other reasons it is essential that you monitor how your children are spending time on the computer and how they are using the internet.

Do You Really Know How Your Child Is using Their Computer?

As a parent myself I have experienced the infamous change program/ close window switch that I'm sure most kids do when they can see a parent approaching. It's very hard to know for sure exactly what they have been doing or looking at. Some of the common problems include:-

  • Contacting random people through social networking
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Viewing Porn
  • Playing games they shouldn't be
  • Illegal downloads
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Some things are illegal and some are just dangerous, we all want to protect our children yet we all want to give them enough freedom to grow up.

The ICU Software Approach

Designed and written by parents for parents. The ICU Software application is a passive application designed to help you know for sure exactly what your children have been looking at. This is not a blocking approach but instead a way of monitoring what your child see's so that you can then react appropriately (We honestly believe that education is the key to keeping your children safe online). It's all about giving you the information you need to make sure your child is safe online. Importantly as well this is software that anybody can use, it has been designed for the average parent and not network administrators!

How Can You Teach Them If You Don't Know What They're Doing?

ICU is completely free, let it help you to teach your children the right way to behave and stay safe online! Online Green Cross Code

Zip It - Keep your personal stuff private and think about what you say and do online.

Block It - Block people who send nasty messages and never open unknown links and attachments.

Flag It - Flagup with someone you trust if anything upsets you or if someone asks to meet you offline.