Internet threats to kids come in different forms and sizes; and they are everywhere on the web too. So keeping your kids protected may be impossible if your computer itself isn't armed with the right tools to block these threats. Your question then is, "How am I going to protect my kids from these internet threats?"

The most logical and probably the best answer is by using internet filtering software. (Names such as web filtering tools, content-control software, filtering software, web filtering software, web blocking software, and blocking software are also used to describe the same thing.) Internet filtering software lets you protect your kids from accessing undesirable web sites. It is designed to let you take control on what contents are permitted and not permitted to enter to your computer.

Aside from the site, the internet filtering software allows you to filter unwanted emails and annoying popups.

Since kids may develop curiosity on topics such as sex and violence, installing an internet filtering software to your pc will make sure that they are incapable of accessing pornographic sites and sites unsuitable for their age.

Furthermore, an open access to the web may prove to be very dangerous for your kids as they may open sites that will lead them to disclose personal identification that can be used by online predators against them, and maybe against your family. An open access to the web will also put your computer at risk since many sites that are probably visited by your kids may contain spyware, adware, and viruses.

The internet filtering software is fully customizable nonetheless. You can add or remove websites whenever you want. Or, you can set passwords to some websites you don't want your kids to access.

Popular internet filtering softwares are ContentProtect, CYBERsitter, NetNanny, Cyber Patrol, FilterPak, Cyber Sentinel, Child Safe, Cyber Snoop, Norton Parental Controls, and McAfee Parental Controls. Prices range between $17 and $70.

One type of internet filtering software is provided by an ISP which parents can subscribe to eliminate up to the highest possible risk level. There is also a type of internet filtering software that is provided by the same server that gives the connection.

Pornography, sex, violent and graphic images, nudity, and gore; you surely don't want your kids to access sites containing these things. So better get an internet filtering software and all these will remain off your computer. Most of all it's inexpensive and effective.