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Empowering Parents

Overview

Providing families with the tools to navigate today’s media landscape.

With more media choices than ever, families have a variety of tools to help them guide what their children watch and access. For decades, the cable industry has provided parental controls and media literacy resources to help families make informed decisions. Whether through TV ratings, content filters, or time limits, parents have the flexibility to shape a viewing experience that works best for their family.

Impact - TV

Helping parents manage their family’s TV experience.

Parents have access to a variety of tools that help them manage what their children watch:

TV Ratings

Utilize the TV Parental Guidelines to determine program suitability, helping parents identify appropriate content for their children.

Family-Friendly Programming

Cable networks provide a wide array of educational, informative, and live programming, offering something for every family member.

Parental Controls in Set-Top Boxes

Easily manage accessible programs and channels through user-friendly controls in set-top boxes.

Parental Controls and Streaming

Configure parental controls via cable providers' or individual networks' streaming apps to ensure appropriate streaming content.

V-Chip Technology

Employ V-Chip technology to block content based on age and content ratings, adding an extra layer of control.

Impact - Internet

Keeping kids safe while they explore the digital world.

Parental control tools provide safeguards to help families create a safer online experience.

Multiple User Profiles

Create dedicated profiles with customized controls tailored to each family member.

Filtering Options

Parents can control what their children access online by using white lists to allow only pre-approved sites, black lists to block specific content, or advanced filters that manage web access based on keywords and other parameters.

Time Limits

Set appropriate screen time limits to manage and balance children's online activities.

Supervised Chat

Monitor children's online conversations, such as instant messaging, to ensure safe interactions.

Reporting Capabilities

Generate reports on web activity for each user profile to stay informed about children's online behavior.