How can I keep my child Safe online?

This is one area I feel very strongly about, even though I am currently not a father, nor an uncle; I feel it is important for other parents to know how they can keep their child(ren) safe when they're online.

Recommended Reading (FREE Programs which can aid you as a parent):

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/parents/childsafety/steps.aspx


Please note that I haven't used these so cannot be sure which is best so please visit each site and learn more for yourself.

http://www.safefamilies.org/

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/getk9/download-software.php

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=bgone


Forum Post - See What Other Parents Preferred:

http://www.donationcoder.com/Forums/bb/index.php?topic=9948


Why not ask the professionals? Make a post on the following forum (you may want to search it first):

http://www.techsupportforum.com/