Parental Control may refer to any of the following:
A device that allows parents to determine which television channels their children can access. All televisions come equipped with the “V-Chip,” which allows parents to block access to programs according to rating, channel, or time of day. Filtered or edited movies and shows are also available.
A television series on MTV that allows parents to pick two dates for their child in an effort to replace his/her current boyfriend/girlfriend, whom they find offensive.
A set of blocks or filters installed in digital cable boxes and video game consoles to help parents restrict access to content they deem inappropriate for their children.
A service or software that parents use to monitor the websites visited by their children and keep offensive websites from loading.
Filters built into computer operating systems that help parents stop children from accessing age-inappropriate material or downloading a computer virus.
Related Parental Control Resources
About.com TV/Video: V-Chip [1] About.com Kids' Movies & TV: Filters [2] IMDb: MTV Series Parental Control [3] About.com Kids' Movies & TV: Parental Control Technology [4] Control Your TV [5] About.com Web Design: Control Software [6] About.com Pediatrics: Internet Safety [7] About.com Macs: Settings [8]