Parent Resources
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Media Filters
Media filters are a great way to help protect your children from harmful media. There are several to choose from:
Clear Play
ClearPlay is a safe way to enjoy movies with your family.
Family Safe Media
Family Safe Media is the one stop shop for parental control and safety solutions for families.
VidAngel
You no longer have to accept the unacceptable in movies and TV. VidAngel provides a way to skip or mute things you don’t want to see
Enough is Enough
We are dedicated to continue raising public awareness about the dangers of Internet pornography,
FILTERING TYPES AND OPTIONS
Content Filtering Methods for Materials Harmful to Minors
Software – Application installed on device that performs filtering service based on the application features available.
Options: Net Nanny, Symantec Norton Family, Kaspersky Safe Kids, Circle with Disney, Qustodio..
Hardware – Broadband connected device (e.g. router or modem) that performs filtering service for connected devices based on configurable options included or supported.
Options: Clean Router, Router Limits, Circle with Disney on Commercial routers.
DNS – Alternative primary and secondary addresses to that of an Internet provider, this alternative service provides benefits of hardware solution without the hardware.
Options: OpenDNS, SafeDNS, DNSFilter, WebTitan, ChurchDNS.
Internet Proxy – Service that often requires subscribing to and configuring the device(s) to use Internet proxy filter.
Options: Safe Squid, DansGuardian, GateSentry
VPN (Virtual Private Network) – Subscription based service that connects Internet device(s) to secure virtual private network which filters content based on advertised features and services.
Options: PureVPN, Curbi
These suggestions were made by a local Internet provider suggesting content filtering methods for materials harmful to minors through third-party providers.
The internet provider nor N.O.V.A. Principles Foundation does not provide or prefer any specific third-party vendor. N.O.V.A. Principles Foundation encourage all to research and analyze the appropriate filtering method for their needs.
Media Content Resources
It is hard to find good media content that is entertaining and safe for our children. Here are a few
Plugged In
Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids.
TV ratings system
The television industry designed a TV ratings system – known as the TV Parental Guidelines – to give parents more information about the content and age-appropriateness of TV programs. Know the facts:
Film rating system
Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children.
Game rating system
ESRB ratings provide information about what’s in a game or app so parents and consumers can make informed choices about which games are right for their family. Ratings have 3 parts: Rating Categories, Content Descriptors, and Interactive Elements.
Parental Advisory Label
The music industry takes its responsibility to help parents determine what may be inappropriate for their children seriously—that’s why RIAA and its member companies created the Parental Advisory Label (PAL) program.
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