Does filtering software work?
Filtering tools may be helpful with young children, to complement – not replace – parental supervision. Filters and blockers, however, are not foolproof and they often fail to keep out inappropriate material. According to a 2001 Consumer Report, filters failed to block 20 per cent of objectionable sites. They can also block a lot of useful content, which your kids may need for their school assignments. While filters may be useful when your kids are young, as they grow older they will need to develop safe and responsible online behaviour. Parents and teachers are best equipped to teach kids how to responsibly use the Internet.
