If you want to protect your children or grandchildren from the seedier side of the Web: porn, online violence, questionable chat rooms, and all the darker angels of our nature lurking on the Net; you have a couple of choices: banish the Internet from your home, or get some top-notch blocking software.

Below are three choices that are rated fairly high by user groups. Van Zandt Internet has not downloaded any of these products nor does Van Zandt Internet endorse any of these products.

If you are interested in reading more about filtering options, The Texas Internet Service Providers Association has a page to assist you in your effort to provide educational experiences, an appropriate environment for your child, parental guides, online safety handbooks, and positive examples.

TISPA Filtering Information

You may also want to check out these sites for information on additional blocking software: (Just search for 'parental control' if the correct results aren't displayed)

cnet.download.com	zdnet.com	tucows.com

14-day Free Trial	10-day Free Trail	15-day Free Trail Period
$39.95 12 Month Subscription	$39.95 12 Month Subscription	$39.95
$59.95 24 Months
	Windows® 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP	Windows® 98 2nd Edition, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Click here to go to the product site: Cyber Patrol	Click here to go to the product site: CyberSitter	Click here to go to the product site: NetNanny

The information shown for each of the products is subject to change.
Please visit the respective website for the most current information on that product.