TSGL: Block IMs ?

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On 09/07/07, EDLYNN <edlynn at the-beach.net> wrote:
>
> The machine is a Micro, OS=XPPro  SP2. Internet connection is DSL via
> AT&T.
>
> Is there a "script" or  program that will prevent IMs from interrupting a
> teenagers necessary pursuit of internet information?
>
> Problem is that the teenager welcomes the conversations with her
> friends.  After removal of AOL by parents, TAs welcome AOL  aboard again.
>
> The TAs don't  even have to have AOL on the machines. Their cellphones do
> text messaging that is sent to their 'buddies' on open computers.
>
> This multi-tasking is not really that bad if the TA can handle it,  but a
> genuine 'stumbler' for the TA who wants to be distracted and not do the
> responsible school work.
>
> Unfortunately the parents cannot, discontinue the Internet, as  it is
> needed for their work at home. The parents use IM that is shunted to their
> home from their office.
>
> Is this a "give - up" situation, or can someone write a script to disallow
> all IMs, regardless of the source, except for a special password for the
> parents???
>
> ED
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