Guide to Child Protection on TV Online

Internet TV has truly transformed the way we live,  socialise with our friends and conduct our daily lifes. We used to be able to watch TV with the permission of our parents at the family living room.  Currently, with the popularity and high prevalence of computer and the Internet, coupled with innovative softwares such as the Internet TV software, watching our favourite TV programs are no longer  confined to the television set nor some expensive cable or satellite TV subscriptions. These Internet TV softwares make  enjoying our favourite TV shows and movies so easy and accessible that perhaps even our children are reaching out to unauthorized channels on their Online TV without our knowledge. This problem is magnified by the fact that most college students have their own laptop as  an increasing number of schools conduct online classes and require students to conduct online research for their projects.

 Not surprisingly, the unlimited satellite tv channels that can be streamed onto our PC will extend to covers channels that involve: adult pornography, violence, hatred, child pornography, incest, fornication, etc.

 Although we may adore  having access to Internet TV via our Internet TV software, we  will not endorse the above negative impact on our children. So how do we nullify or minimize such access for our children? Please see the disciplinary pointers below:-

1. Educate our children on the adverse effects of these  types of movies or shows and reinforce the decent values and morale in them- remember we need to lead by example;
2.  Watch and Control their computer usage. Parents should tell their children that all cookies need to be retained in the browser’s history of the computer,  this will enable that parents can trace the sites the children have been visiting. If it is found that cookies are deleted, then suspicion arises and the child should be questioned or barred ;
3. The child should be told to work at the computer or watch Internet TV in  a visible place in the family room where adult can visibly monitor what they are doing;
4. Impose a cut off time. After the cut off time all  electricity will be shut down;
5. If parents discover any unlawful activity on the Internet such as someone trying to sell child pornography subscriptions to your child,  immediately bring this up to the authorities.

We hope the above helps to make the Internet TV or Online TV experience a safe one for your children so that they may reap the most benefit out of this very valuable tool.

Richard Stone is a computer fanatic and software expert. He is also a consumer watchdog who likes to aid consumers in making the right software buying decisions.  He has done many reviews of various types of computer softwares in the market. Please feel free to surf some of his sites at www.tvworldchannel.com.