What are parental controls?

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What are parental controls?

Parental controls can help you protect your children from inappropriate content, both on the Internet and in computer video games. You can choose separate levels of security for each child in your house, depending on his or her age and maturity level. Some video game systems include similar parental controls that can help you restrict your children's ability to play inappropriate games and watch inappropriate DVD movies. Read more about parental controls.

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