SoftwareTime Launches Parental Control Software, Designed to Improve Well Being of Parents & Kids
announces the launch of ComputerTime 1.0, software that lets parents decide when, where and how children use the family computer. ComputerTime enables parents to get a handle on excessive computer use, so kids can spend time on other activities. Parents no longer have to argue with kids over computer use, greatly reducing their stress levels.
Branford, CT (PRWEB) December 14, 2004 -- SoftwareTime announces the launch
of ComputerTime 1.0, software that lets parents decide when, where and how
children use the family computer. ComputerTime, available as a free trial and
purchase through www.softwaretime.com, enables parents to get a handle on
excessive computer use, so kids can spend time on other activities. Parents no
longer have to argue with kids over computer use, greatly reducing their stress
levels.
Inappropriate Internet content continues to be a big problem for
parents. While there is filtering software on the market, no product is
foolproof. The best filter is a parent's watchful eye, and ComputerTime allows
parents to assist in that function.
Medical experts agree that excessive
screen time (TV, video games, and computer use) is detrimental to developing
minds of children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has stated that the
total screen time should not exceed one or two hours per day. The AAP suggests,
"Consider using a timer to enforce the rule." The AAP Web site also states,
"Whenever possible, participate in your child's ... computer time, and discuss
what she sees and hears."
In her book "Failure to Connect," renowned
author and expert on children's computer use, Dr. Jane M. Healy writes about
setting limits. "Allow limited and supervised computer time in the company of a
mediating adult." she advises.
With ComputerTime installed on the family
computer, excessive computer use is addressed, helping to:
- Ensure children
don't stay up past bedtime because they're chatting online
- Restrict
time-of-day computer use, allowing parents to be present when kids are
online
- Make sure homework is done before computer can be used
-
Encourage children to read more, or get much needed exercise, by limiting
computer use
- Make sure the computer is shared fairly between siblings
-
Disable computer use entirely ... or any combination of these, and
more
With hundreds of thousands of computers bought as gifts for children
during and after the holiday season, ComputerTime gives parents the tools they
need to ensure the computer is not a source of stress for them or their
kids.
About SoftwareTime, LLC:
SoftwareTime, a privately-held company,
was founded in 2003 to address the needs of parents regarding their children's
computer use. Cofounders Joe Acunzo and Mark Sicignano left the world of
creating software products for business users and jumped into developing
products for parents. As parents themselves, they decided to take their nearly
50 years of combined software design experience and apply it to the development
of parental control tools. Visit SoftwareTime at www.softwaretime.com.
Contact Information:
Joe Acunzo
CEO and
Cofounder
SoftwareTime, LLC
203-481-1222
www.softwaretime.com
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