Beyond Pornography: Protecting Our Kids from Internet Dangers

It's a telling statistic: the fastest growing internet site in 2007 was a pornography portal. With computer technology inextricably woven into the daily lives of every member of our families, it can be difficult for parents to keep their teens away from adult websites. The average age at which a child is exposed to hardcore pornography for the first time has dropped, unbelievably, to only 11. Even those high priced internet "watchdog" programs aren't foolproof- more and more web savvy kids are learning to bypass passwords and firewalls, leaving parents to wonder, "What Now?"nnThe answer, for many, has come in the form of an innovative new method for filtering what comes into your home through the computer. My Internet Doorman, created by concerned parents (not money seeking software engineers) has taken a completely new approach to pornography blocking. Not an installed program, this is a fully managed internet filtering service. nnCompletely personalized and entirely customizable, My Internet Doorman lets parents decide what is off limits, and when, to their children. In other words, it helps parents do what they do best: protect their children. Set time limits for when your teen can access the internet, block certain websites, easily access a list of where your young one has been surfing, even shut down internet access all together during certain hours. nnOne of the things that set My Internet Doorman apart from other filtering services is the fact that it is completely password free. Clever teens are experts at deciphering pass codes, and eliminating those means fewer headaches for you. In fact, a great deal of MID's focus is placed on making your life as a parent easier. Fully managed filtering means that real people are in charge of your account, making help just a phone call away. It also means that you can customize your level of protection- tailoring your blocking services to your family. Not everyone's idea of pornography is the same… now your filtering service knows that.nnBeyond pornography, My Internet Doorman can keep your kids safe from many other types of harmful websites as well. Hate sites are a growing problem, especially among American teenagers. In the wake of more school violence than at any other time in history, it's vital to keep an eye on what your middle and high school age children are exposed to. Also, gambling web sites are on the rise, as the media and Hollywood continue to glamorize card and dice games. And, of course, there is always a parent's worst fear: chat rooms and IM "friends"… people who could be anyone, speaking to and influencing an unsuspecting child.nnIt's tough to be a parent in today's internet driven world. The line between letting your teen explore the wonders of the web and fear for their emotional and physical safety can often blur to the point of non-recognition. With My Internet Doorman, you have a team of internet professionals, ready to help you do your job as a parent. Keep them informed… keep them happy… keep them safe. n