Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Keyloggers?

[Jason McIntosh <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Actually, my parents were usually pretty good at knowing what was going 
on.  When growing up at least.  Further, think of it this way - yeah, 
you may have had some privacy when talking on the phone, but a) the 
phone was usually limited to friends, b) it was also traceable for long 
distance calls, and c) like any other communications medium, was still 
fairly controlled until a certain age.  The internet and computers 
makes a global connection to anyone possible, including to pedophiles 
and other nasties.  There was a site (trying to think of the name of 
it) brought up by the UM Security Awareness day people on how to 
educate kids on this stuff.  Either way though, different tools for 
different times.  I know someday I'll probably at least sorta watch my 
kids behavior.  At least, put a flag up for things like drugs and other 
stuff.  BUT, who knows, not a parent yet - just a backseat "driver" 
right now.
Jason

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On Jan 4, 2005, at 10:20 AM, Robb III, George B. wrote:

> I agree with the parenting advice from all...  But, then the question
> becomes how do I tell a parent how to raise their kids when they
> approached me from a technical standpoint...?
>
> I look back at the way my parents raised me and thank God that I had 
> the
> parents that I do...  I have had friends through out my life that have
> had such a difficult route just because of their parents...
>
> I do agree that computers / internet / phones are just a communication
> tool...  But, is there ever a time and place for a parent to play black
> opps government agent...
>
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 10:14 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Keyloggers?
>
> Jason McIntosh wrote:
>
>> *grin* This might be one of the few places where a keylogger is a GOOD
>
>> thing.  One of the only places perhaps.  In other words, yes, would do
>
>> it in this case.  I'm not sure off hand of which app to use though.  I
>
>> have a coworker who did the same thing though and had good luck with
> it.
>>
>> On another note, this is also one of those few times where I'm
>> impressed with the parent for taking an active role in monitoring
>> their kids.  The only danger with this of course is a lack of trust.
>> There's the issue of "if my kid is having sex" do I jump down his
>> throat for doing so?  I'd save the key-logger for more on things like
>> drugs and alcohol abuse issues.
>>
> One thing to keep in mind. As a parent, it is your job to protect
> them...even from themselves. This occasionally leads to much yelling 
> and
>
> stomping of feet, but when they grow up (if they survive the teen
> years), they should be able to look back and understand. I know I do.
>
> -- 
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