What Filters Are Right For Kids?

WaywardGeek writes "My daughter is using phrases like 'hot guys,' and soon will have a chat about the birds and the bees. I believe in letting kids discover the world as it is, and have no Internet controls on any of our systems, which are mostly Linux based. However, it's not fair for aggressive porn advertisers to splash sex in her face without her permission. My question is: What Linux-based Internet filtering solution do Slashdot dads favor, and do they hinder a child's efforts to learn about the world?"

Comments

Re:The simple one.

[MoodyLoner]

Yes it does.

Because you will be there to talk to her about them.

Although I admit that Firefox and NoScript are handy for popups, no tool that you can install on your system will beat engaged parenting.

Re:The simple one.

[baxissimo]

When I was ten, a google was a fixed (i.e., not random) value.

Actually a googol was and still is that. "Google" used to be just the name of a cartoon character.

Re:Google moderate safe search

[FroMan]

So, um, which of the two is your girlfriend?

Re:Use OpenDNS and a hosts file

[LordKazan]

I have to say i disapprove of censorship.... i think you'll find more problems down the line with taking that solution instead of simply installing adblock plus