kidZmail

The Internet is a tool for communication that only a decade ago was still in the realm of science fiction. Today it is science fact, and is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds, with no end in sight. But the price for this increased communication is the ease with which we can be exposed to material that is objectionable. While most adults have the ability to decide what is and isn't appropriate, young teens and children often times cannot make that determination. However, there are many products that can offer a barrier of protection. Today the Family First Site takes a look at one such barrier.

The name of the product is kidZmail.com. This server-based service allows parents to control all information coming into their children’s email accounts. They can set lists for those allowed to send mail directly to their children’s accounts, such as relatives, friends, and extracurricular instructors, yet they can also set lists to reject emails they know are improper. As your child grows, settings can be changed to reflect their level of maturity to the point where lesser security can be used, or none at all. Anti-virus and spam protection are also an integral part of this barrier as well. Since a great many viruses generate junk email, they will be intercepted and eliminated before reaching your child's computer. But changing technology by email marketers may allow for some email to get past these safeguards. At that point, the settings that you have selected for your child will take over.

This service can be used with any POP3 server, such as Outlook and Eudora. But you can also let your children access their mail from the kidZmail website, which will have the same settings as your computer. The interface on the website is simple to use, for both parents and children alike. There is a 14 day free trial period, so you can give it a try and see how it works, and if it will work for your family. You really have nothing to lose, except less email in your child's inbox, and you can rest easier knowing that you are helping to protect them just a little bit better.

http://www.kidzmail.com

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