Comments on: Kid Zui — The Internet and Kids Computer Games the Safe Way

By: Jenny Mannion

Jenny Mannion — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:51:46 +0000

This is why I LOVE this application. They pre-screens EVERY single video, picture and game link by link… there are no “whole sites” approved so there is no getting off site by clicking on ads. You can personally add sites for your child but I don’t think there is any way a Kid Zui site would fall through the cracks…. a perfect example – my site isn’t approved because it has links where they can get off site… even though I warn against it — that is no stringent enough because we know kids don’t always heed warnings.

The whole reason I began this site was what you mentioned… some people just don’t understand how kids can get off site so easily and encounter very inappropriate content. Crazy that the school wouldn’t know that but glad you straightened it out. Now it is even more dangerous because sites are allowed to embed games so you have a bunch of sites cropping up that have a few games and a lot of ads. They don’t care if the games are appropriate for kids or the ads are — VERY easy for kids to get where you don’t want them I found kid Zui JUST in time!

Thanks for commenting!

Gratefully,
Jenny

By: Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:16:33 +0000

yep, I found that even though at elementary school, my then 5th grader was given access to free computer time which included games online that threw beer cups at busty women for wet t-shirts contests. Seriously.

There were also violent games. More sexually suggestive games. Role playing games with adults that required you to be at least 13 (he was 10) and he was able to sign up for them online.

When I found out, I was livid at the teacher. She was an idiot. She “just assumed” the school’s filter pre-empted her supervision and vigilance.

Moral of the story: Even with these filters, and I haven’t tried out this one yet, it requires parents to be involved.

By: Jenny Mannion

Jenny Mannion — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:22:30 +0000

Thanks again for thinking of me Mimi. My son has found a lot of great sites and games through this browser already. I know my daughter will enjoy it as well.

Love,
Jenny

By: Mindful Mimi

Mindful Mimi — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:22:12 +0000

You're welcome Jenny! Mindful Mimis last blog post..A hundred words for clouds

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:24:12 +0000

That is a really cool program. I actually might have to download this. I’m kind of in between things right now though. I’ve been reading an article about Parental Control
Protect Your Child From The Dangers Of The Internet