Location, location, location

Computer placement is essential to the operability of any parental controls software. Place the computers in a centrally located area of the home. Your kids are less likely to try to find holes in the software when Dad and Mom are right there.

This blog is more dedicated to the technical aspects of parental controls software and I want to stay away from psychological discussions, however, the other essential ingredient to the success of parental controls software is to open up a dialog with your children about why the controls are in place.