I was listening to Breakpoint this morning on the radio. It seems that a lot of the new electronic devices, such as PSP and certain cell phones, have wireless internet access.
The problem is, they have no parental controls. So when you buy them for your children, you're giving them unlimited access to the internet.
The disturbing part of this is that the porn industry has started making videos specifically for PSP and the video Ipod. They also offer downloadable porn for cell phones. The thing that struck me was when the commentator said that you think your kids are playing a game, and they're actually watching porn. There is literally no way to keep them from it if they go looking for it, and worse, they could come across it accidentally.
So first, don't buy these things for your kids. Second, call or write to the companies that make them and ask for parental controls. If you already have one, be vigilant. We can never be too careful in protecting the eyes, ears and hearts of our children.
Why would those things not have parental controls??? I can't believe it!
ReplyDeleteI would NEVER have thought about kids being able to access porn that way!!!! That is just terrible!
ReplyDeleteWow, I did not know that! Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteWow - I didn't know that! Thanks for that, Jana.
ReplyDeleteThat's a scary thought!
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