Child experts caution that parents in today's world can not protect their children from pornography. Given that reality, many experts feel it's best to sit down with children and explain what pornography is and why parents don't feel it is appropriate for their children. Learn how to train your child to avoid it on the Web, and how to check your home computer for signs that pornographic sites have been visited.
There are mechanical ways for parents to limit access on their home computer to pornography, or to monitor the child's use of the home computer. But they are imperfect; parents should face the matter head on in frank conversations with their child or teen.