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Internet, Email and Parental Controls

My child is still young but is old enough to play with iPad's, iTouch's and Computers. Is there a way I can monitor the internet, email and instant messaging activity of my child when he she uses a PC, MAC, iPad or iTouch? The iTouch is the device she uses most often.

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John

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deklinm

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My child is 10 but I'm pretty sure she believes she is much older. I have pretty much figured out how to monitor traffic from computers however I'm stuck on the mobile devices. Her grandparents bought her an itouch and iPad and for the most part she is near me when she uses them. But....I just want to be prepared.

akahan

Assuming that you turn off the 3G on the iPad and let he access the net through your wireless, OpenDNS will pretty much cover it. There's not much you can do, though, when they're using 3G.

deklinm

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Does anyone have any experience with the following product

http://www.surveilstar.com/tablet-pc-parental-control/Apple_iPad_2.html

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Alan Hardisty

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John

It is also important for parents (grandparents) to monitor activity and be seen to monitor activity (without being heavy handed). General rule in our house: You cannot use these things behind closed doors. It is one of the best learning environments. .... Thinkpads_User

John

Thank you. I was pleased to assist. By the way, do watch the children! My grandaughter picked up my iPhone a hour ago (she knows how to use it) and started snapping photos and videos in the family room. Keep your eagle eye peeled. .... Thinkpads_User

Alan Hardisty

Latest update - my daughter announced she can get to YouTube from our PlayStation, so guess that gets restricted next!

Thanks for the points.

Alan