Child Safety Settings

The latest episode of BBC Click (9 October 2010) note this might be accessible only within the UK had a piece about child online safety, specifically looking at safety settings and dedicated child web browsers. The article ran in the video from 8min 45sec to 12min 30sec.

Areas covered included:

• Windows and Mac OS and browser settings
• Downloadable browsers
  • Zoodles
• Chrome browser extention
  • Kid Safe by LinkExtend
• Kid-specific browsers
  • KidRocket
  • KidZui (previously featured)
  • PikLuk

Of course there is the other argument that you should help your children to be careful, astute and discerning about their online activities without having to use these control mechanisms to keep them safe, which will be more beneficial to them in the longer term. However, this route might require greater initial supervision by parents of a child’s online activities.

I’d be interested to know your views, so please leave a comment.

KidZui – free child-oriented web browser

Site link: KidZui

Taken from the website:

Fun for Kids

KidZui is a free Web browser, search engine and online playground for kids 3-12.

Kids have the freedom to learn, play, search and discover over 2 million games, websites, videos and photos on their own. KidZui has the largest number of games, websites, videos and photos reviewed by parents and teachers anywhere. Kids can find what they need to help with schoolwork, by themselves.

Kids safely express themselves, with their Zui, backgrounds, tags and online status.

Smart for Parents

KidZui eliminates the need for parents to constantly watch over their kids’ shoulder, when they are online.

Parents know what their kids are doing online and they can connect by sharing content. KidZui sends a weekly email that tells you what your kids are doing online. The KidZui parent account lets you share content and set limits.