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But teenagers are naturally curious about sex. They might go looking for this.
They might. Every family is different, and only you know what your teenager is mature enough to see.
I don’t want them to see any of it. You can buy filtering programmes which aim to exclude access to undesirable material.
The Internet Watch Foundation has more information. Ring 08456 008844 or see its website:
www.iwf.org.uk/safe/tool.htm.
This links (ie connects) to a review and a rating of several products by Which? Magazine.
However, no filtering product is 100% foolproof. Savvy teenagers can by-pass some filters or use the Internet, unfiltered, in a friend’s house or a cybercafe.
Filters have their place, but they are no substitute for good parental guidance.
What about moving the computer?
If possible, it’s an excellent idea to keep it in a family room.
Where else can I get help?
Your Internet Service Provider should also be able to provide safety information and tell you what services it provides for children and teenagers.
• Internet Watch Foundation: Industry-funded body with hotline to report illegal material.
Tel: 08456 008844, www.iwf.org.uk
• Police Child Pornography Information Line: Freephone police number to report incidents of child pornography.
Tel: 0808 100 0040. This can also be accessed via www.met.police.uk
• For Kids By Kids Online: Independent body based at the Cyberspace research unit at the University of Central Lancashire, www.fkbko.net
• Childnet International: Not-for-profit organisation aiming to make the Internet a great place for children. www.childnet-int.org Its related site, www.chatdanger.com, has specific safety information on chat rooms.
• More information about the schools’ Internet Proficiency Certificate for Key Stage 2 pupils (7-11 year olds) is available online at www.becta.org.uk/news/
pressrelease/jul1101
internet.html
Children’s charities:
• NCH: Tel: 020 7704 7000, www.nch.org.uk/itok
• ChildLine: The UK’s free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. The number for children to call is 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk
• NSPCC Child Protection Helpline:
Freephone: 0808 800 5000,
email: help@nspcc.org.uk,
textphone: 0800 560566
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