Instant Messenger & Chat Rooms For Children?

Chat rooms, I wouldn't. No one knows who's behind that certain username. Pedophiles, perverts, kidnappers... could ask for innocent data, but in reality they can track down where the kid lives. Instant Messengers are, on the other hand, not so harmful, if they are only adding true friends they know... but of course I wouldn't let them use that 24/7.

i do not like children to be in chat room or anthing like that ,its not good and i prefere if kids will spend time playing with other kids or rreading or playing anything but not the net is bad

I agree with you.... I find it completely problematic. You never know who is on the other side of that computer, that "chatter" who claims to be a child. And you never know whether or not they are manipulating your kid or whatever. There are so many dangers on the internet... If I have kids - no internet until they are at least 13! Ha ha! Beyond that, I would imagine it would be better for kids to spend time playing outside and using their imagination, instead of getting so tied up in technology (TV, video games, internet, etc). Like the good old days! Happy MyLotting (and welcome to mylot by the way!)

Personally if it was my kids I wouldn't let them anywhere near a chatroom. I would have that stuff blocked quicker than you can say your own name. I don't have kids though so for now its not an issue. I do however have nephews and nieces and if their visiting me I never let them on my computers without supervision. I think thats the key for any parent or guardian to supervise their childs activity online. There is too many predators out there just waiting to pounce on the young ones.

The best option that you have is to block those sites. I have a friend who blocked sites which she doesn't want her kids to access.

I don't have any kids of my own but I heard an interesting discussion the other day on this very subject. One of the tips they gave was that the computer should be placed in an area in the house where there is a lot of coming and goings. This is good because you are able more to monitor your child's activity on the computer than you would've if they had sat in their room with the computer. Another thing they mentioned is only allow the child ( I suppose it depends on the age of the child) a set time per day to use these type of social networking sites. Hope these ideas help a little.