Though we hear daily about the dangers of the Internet for kids these days, it seems that Internet safety is still a bit of a mystery to many parents. According to research firm Harris Interactive, almost a third of parents don't feel confident teaching their kids how to use the Internet safely. Thankfully, most of these parents are turning to parental control software to help "fill in the gaps" for them when their kids are online.
Parental confusion in terms of Internet safety has been attributed to the fast-paced evolution of technology and the web. Many parents just feel that they can't keep up, and they don't have the time to sit down on a regular basis and learn what they need to know in order to promote child safety online.
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1/3 of parents don't feel confident teaching their kids about Internet safety?
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Unfortunately, this leads to a dangerous situation; unlike their parents, kids spend a lot of time online, and are therefore more aware of how to use technology. At the same time, they are also more likely to encounter an online predator, cyber bully, or Internet stalker.
This trend means that parents need to be very selective when they choose parental control software, since basic web filters are easy for kids to get around. Around 82% of parents today monitor their kids' online activity, but if they're relying on simple or outdated parental control software it probably isn't doing them a lot of good.
This is why
WebWatcher's high ratings in the world of parental control software are so important; Internet safety is our priority. This means that our software is easy for parents to install and use , and implements everything from website blocking to chat recording to email recording, and more. It can also be accessed remotely from any computer, meaning that working parents can monitor online activity from the office.
With WebWatcher, parents don't need to know all the latest technology to keep a watchful eye on their kids.
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