Congrats to the winner: Alejandra
Back in April, I attended a parenting workshop. One of the things that we discussed was how important it is for parents to protect their kids from various things. One of the things that were mentioned in particular was the Internet. I think the presenter has a more negative opinion of the Internet (he compared it to a sewer!) than I personally hold. One thing that I did agree with though is that it is important for parents to have filters on their home computers.
I especially like the PG Key that I was sent to review. It’s a key that parents plug into their computer to protect their kids while they are online. Since my kids are small, I don’t let them use the computer alone anyway, but sometimes I have to walk out of the room for a few minutes. That is why I like the fact that I can filter and block inappropriate websites from coming up. Also, I know that Michael can’t use the computer while I’m away unless the key is in. You can actually record and watch everything that your kid is doing while online with this key too. I’m not especially worried about my kids’ Internet usage at this time, but I’m happy that we’re getting in the practice of using the Internet in a safe way. (It’s so much easier to continue with a practice as kids get older rather than try to introduce new habits later down the line!) Mostly, I like that the key is simple and easy to use. You just plug it into your computer to install it, set up a password and it starts filtering right away.
Sometimes pictures/videos help to “drive home” a product’s strengths a bit better than words, so below is a 60 second commercial that I found on YouTube about the product:
In any event, I think that the PG Key ($59.95) is a great investment in online safety.
Tell me…What do you to keep your kids safe (online or off)? (I’ll pick one of the “Comments” at the end of the month and send that reader their very own PG Key.)
Have a safe summer!
