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==Protecting your family from obscene materials==

==Protecting your family from obscene materials==

As stated in the [[Internet#Controversy|Controversy]] section, there is a large amount of obscene material on the internet. Many studies have shown that 90% of children have been exposed to pornography, with the average age of exposure being 11 years old <ref>http://www.healthymind.com/s-porn-stats.html</ref>. Some forward thinking countries such as [[Australia]] have attempted to take steps to protect the children<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/31/2129471.htm</ref>. This effort is being blocked by civil liberties groups (see [[American Civil Liberties Union]]) who believe that obscenity should be considered free speech.   

As stated in the [[Internet#Controversy|Controversy]] section, there is a large amount of obscene material on the internet. Many studies have shown that 90% of children have been exposed to pornography, with the average age of exposure being 11 years old <ref>http://www.healthymind.com/s-porn-stats.html</ref>. Some forward thinking countries such as [[Australia]] have attempted to take steps to protect the children<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/31/2129471.htm</ref>. This effort is being blocked by civil liberties groups (see [[ACLU]]) who believe that obscenity should be considered free speech.   

In the interim, and for those whose countries are not so forward thinking, there are free internet filters that can be used to protect one's family form obscene material. Blue Coat systems offers the free K9 Web Protection software that can protect your children. This can be obtained here: http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

In the interim, and for those whose countries are not so forward thinking, there are free internet filters that can be used to protect one's family form obscene material. Blue Coat systems offers the free K9 Web Protection software that can protect your children. This can be obtained here: http://www1.k9webprotection.com/