How To Monitor Your Child's Activity on Computer

There are many great websites out there — some of which can even be beneficial for your child — but plenty of places aren’t so safe or appropriate for kids under 18. If you want to make sure your child isn’t visiting any sites that might be harmful to them, you can block them from going to certain websites.

You can do this using parental control software or hardware installed directly onto their device. This allows you to block access to specific sites or entire categories of sites based on your preferences (for example, blocking access to any site that contains adult content).

Here’s what you can do depending on your child’s device:

• If your child is using Windows PC: You can choose to enable Family Safety settings when creating an account for your child. Family Safety allows you to schedule and restrict your child’s account usage, block specific websites or applications, and receive reports outlining account activity.
• If your child is using Mac: In addition to activating Parental Controls, you can share screens if you and your child use different Macs. On your child’s Mac, log in as Administrator and select Screen Sharing under Sharing Preferences. Go to „Allow Access For“ and select Administrators. Go to the Finder on your Mac and choose Go: Network. To view the activity, click on Share Screen.
• If your child is using a tablet: Tablets have their own parental control options, which function similarly to the comparable PC operating system options above.
• If your child is using a phone: If your child owns a smartphone, you should back it up to your PC or Mac. Do this to see which apps are installed on their phone. Additionally, switch on the basic security features and any usage limitations you wish before letting your child use the phone.