Monitoring underage computer use (Score 1)

I think it goes beyond having a privacy guard, IM log, or adult passwords on systems. I mean, how many kids have figured out how to disable that ridiculous blocking software on TV's? Most of them who are old enough to understand technology I'd imaging, and nowadays, that's anyone over 7 or 8 years old.

The issue is parents communicating with their children. Setting some structure and guideline on use of the internet, and being open and honest about the positives and negatives of having all of that information available to them.

Get online with your kids, talk to them about their use in a safe and non-accusatory way. Ask them about their my space profile, not because you want to stifle their creativity, but because you're curious and want to know what they like about it, how they connect with friends.

There's a different between invading your child's privacy and protecting them from predators. The answer is not in the software, the answer is in the dialogue you have with them about it.