My current router allows for blocking specific sites

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Aug 10, 2022
10:55:42am

MapCoug All-American

My current router allows for blocking specific sites

But I am considering getting a device (firewall?) that allows me to block entire categories.

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MapCoug

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Suggestions needed for a technology contract for a child

MapCoug

8/10/22 10:33am

Before (or in addition to) a contract, start with a router that lets you block

8/10/22 10:48am

My current router allows for blocking specific sites

MapCoug

8/10/22 10:55am

You can do it a few ways without a router (for free).. OpenDNS Family Shield

TheLost

8/10/22 11:07am

I had bad luck in the past with OpenDNS, but its been a few years

MapCoug

8/10/22 11:10am

I haven't used OpenDNS, but have a 13yo, so I'll explore. Thx for the suggestion

8/10/22 11:17am

Do you know how to have OpenDNS apply to phone when off Wifi?

AggieWeekendCougar

8/10/22 11:24am

You cant.. thats when you use your cellular carriers parental tools.

TheLost

8/10/22 11:27am

We do, but it would be nice to manage all in one place.

AggieWeekendCougar

8/10/22 11:49am

Make sure it blocks VPNs as well.

Bin01015

8/11/22 9:36am

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Buffalo

8/10/22 10:51am

Of course she will hate it, but her alternative is no access

MapCoug

8/10/22 10:53am

Also, I don't know that I would use the word "formal."

MapCoug

8/10/22 10:55am

The book "Parenting Your Out of Control Teenager" has a lot of info on how to

8/10/22 10:55am

I am sure she will want you to have the same standard as her. Might be one thing

Bin01015

8/11/22 9:37am

I am already intending to give this contract to all my kids

MapCoug

8/11/22 12:46pm

Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing a great job. Teens can be so hard.

8/10/22 10:52am

Seems like she needs a detox from technology, which it sounds like you're doing.

KingDave

8/10/22 10:55am

We have, thankfully, always restricted her from facebook, instagram, TikTok

MapCoug

8/10/22 11:09am

Just know that no matter what filters or restrictions you put on her

fredy

8/10/22 11:33am

I know, but kids mess up

MapCoug

8/10/22 11:38am

I know very well how you feel

fredy

8/10/22 11:56am

I don't think the issue is technology or even opposition per say

semicool

8/10/22 11:41am

We're trying

MapCoug

8/10/22 12:39pm

You may want to consider family counselling.

sammyh72

8/10/22 4:43pm

As someone who used to be a youth, it is my experience that often times the more

Powerbait DPM

8/11/22 4:00am

I agree completely

semicool

8/11/22 4:04am

Key is follow the spirit and not your emotional intelligence.

Bin01015

8/11/22 9:39am

I agree, but she has placed us in a tough spot

MapCoug

8/11/22 12:48pm

Yes, but have you let her know that you understand it's her choice and agency?

semicool

8/11/22 1:06pm

She is 13

MapCoug

8/11/22 2:08pm

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