[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”2661.8px” custom_margin=”48px|auto|-373px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||111px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”90px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Gone are the days when porn was confined to magazines, videotapes, and late-night TV. Now, a quick search online yields millions of results. It\u2019s so easy to stumble upon that <\/span>58% of children<\/b><\/a> report that they\u2019ve been exposed to porn unintentionally<\/b>; the average age that children first see porn is 12.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether accidentally or not, viewing porn at a young age causes a range of issues that can be carried into adulthood. Child psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens notes that porn has been <\/span>linked to increased risk of anxiety and sexual aggression<\/span><\/a>, as well as harmful expectations of future intimate relationships. <\/span>Using parental controls can minimize these risks by preventing your child from accessing porn<\/b>, and alerting you if they do stumble across it. Let\u2019s see how they can help.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Using a<\/span> parental control tool<\/b><\/a> like Qustodio makes it easy to know if your child has accessed porn on their devices<\/b>. From your parent dashboard, you can see a detailed history of all your child\u2019s activity, including:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Qustodio\u2019s activity summary shows you a list of all the websites your child has visited. You can also visit their activity timeline to see more information, including the times they accessed each site and the content category each one falls under. If you notice a suspicious website, you can click on <\/span>View details<\/b> to learn more. There you\u2019ll see the site\u2019s safety rating, plus links to the individual pages your child viewed to check them out yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Qustodio shows you what your child has been searching for across Google, Bing, and YouTube. You can <\/span>see whole search terms in your child\u2019s activity timeline, plus their most searched for words<\/b> in their activity summary – so if your child is looking for anything inappropriate, you\u2019ll spot it immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Though <\/span>pornagraphic content is banned from YouTube<\/span><\/a>, it is possible for mature content to slip through the net before it is taken down, or for some videos to receive inappropriate comments. With Qustodio, you can <\/span>see exactly what your child has been watching on <\/b>YouTube<\/b><\/a>. Their timeline includes links to the videos they\u2019ve seen so, if you see anything suspicious, you can watch them yourself and have a look at the comments to check if they include any mature content.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Qustodio\u2019s <\/span>calls & messages<\/span><\/a> feature allows you to see the text messages that your child is sending and receiving. This means that<\/span> if your child is sending or receiving anything inappropriate, you can see it straight away<\/b>. You can also see the phone number of the person they\u2019re in touch with to fully stay in the know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16102930\/2023-04-Using-parental-controls-to-protect-your-child-from-porn_Inside_Page.jpg” alt=”lemon8 for teens, a safety guide for parents” title_text=”Parental control” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Talking to your child about how they can use technology in a healthy way is always a good starting point<\/b>. Discuss the pros and cons of being online, and help them to understand what kind of content is safe for them. Tools like Qustodio\u2019s <\/span>digital agreement<\/span><\/a> can be handy in guiding these discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve agreed on your family\u2019s guidelines for technology use, <\/span>setting up controls with Qustodio will help your child stay safe and stick to these guidelines<\/b>. Here are a few things you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Head to the <\/span>web filtering<\/b><\/a> section of your rules page and click the 3 dots next to the <\/span>Pornography<\/b> category. Select <\/span>Block<\/b>. Now, your child will be unable to access any site that\u2019s been recognised as having pornographic content. Do the same for the <\/span>Mature content<\/b> category – then content that is not strictly pornographic, but still explicit, will be blocked too.<\/span><\/p>\n If there are any specific websites that you want to block in addition to these categories, go to the <\/span>Websites<\/b> tab, click <\/span>Add website<\/b>, and add the URL you want.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An easy way for your child to unintentionally view porn is by searching for something\u00a0 on Google, Bing or <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a> and it appearing in the results. With Qustodio, you can filter out inappropriate results to help prevent this from happening. Head to <\/span>Web filtering<\/b> and then <\/span>Settings.<\/b> Switch on the toggle next to <\/span>Enforce Safe Search<\/b>. Now, pornographic and other mature content will be removed from search results – and comments will be hidden on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are numerous gaming apps that include inappropriate, sexualized content. Additionally, sometimes the apps themselves are safe for your child, but exhibit adverts for other games that are not. With Qustodio you can block all of these: head to the <\/span>Rules <\/b>page and then go to <\/span>Games & apps<\/b><\/a>. Click the dropdown next to an app and choose <\/span>Block<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHow to know if your child has been exposed to porn<\/b><\/h2>\n
Website history<\/h2>\n
Search history<\/h2>\n
YouTube views<\/h2>\n
Calls & messages history<\/h2>\n
How to prevent your child being exposed to porn<\/b><\/h2>\n
Filter websites<\/h2>\n
Switch on SafeSearch<\/h2>\n
Block games & apps<\/h2>\n
What should you do if your child has been exposed to porn?<\/b><\/h2>\n