For Parents & Guardians
Parental Controls.
We urge parents to monitor their children's online activity and implement parental controls as appropriate to keep their children safe in the digital age. We firmly believe that parents are best placed to police their children's activity using the plethora of tools already available in modern operating systems and devices.
Making the Internet Child-Friendly
There are many tools available for parents to make the internet safer for their children. ISPs, device manufacturers, and operating system developers have ensured an easy route to setting up parental controls. They all use simple step-by-step instructions which you only need to follow once, giving you control over your children's browsing habits beyond simple supervision.
Our games and site are built to be family-friendly. Even so, every parental control tool listed below lets you set your own filtering level, so if you'd still prefer to restrict or block access for your child, those controls will respect that choice.
Parental Control Settings: Desktop Services
All modern operating systems have built-in parental controls and they are simple to activate, requiring only a few minutes to setup. Microsoft Windows 10, for instance, allows parents to easily setup accounts for their children, restrict which apps and programs they can open, and block inappropriate websites at the touch of a button.
Apple devices such as Macs, iPads, and iPhones have similar parental controls which can be enabled by following the instructions on Apple's dedicated Families site.
Parental Control Settings: Mobile Devices
As many children use their own personal devices to access the internet, mobile operating systems now include tools to ensure parents can stay firmly in control of their children's browsing habits.
iOS devices from Apple such as iPhones and iPads can block inappropriate content, set screen time limits, and prevent apps from being installed without permission. Android products such as smartphones and tablets contain similar protections, allowing parents to choose what their children can see and do on their personal devices.
Internet Service Providers
Most, if not all, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer protections to limit the websites available to your home or handheld device. Such services block all traffic to inappropriate websites and can usually be enabled by logging into your ISP account online. Simply contact your ISP and they can advise how to enable their content blocks.
Dedicated Parental Control Software
In addition to parental controls provided free of charge by operating systems, device manufacturers, and ISPs, there are multiple parental control apps available from third parties. A non-exhaustive list is provided below:
More Information on Digital Parenting and Supervision
If you want to find out more information on protecting your children online, how to talk to them, and how to set and agree limits, there are several resources available:
Related Pages
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