Parental Controls
For a number of years, the cable industry has been at the forefront of efforts to provide parents and caregivers with tools to control and manage the programs that come into their homes.
Depending on your set-top box and television set, there are different alternatives available that let you block out specific programs or entire channels. Click on the options below to find out more.
Digital Set-top Box
Digital Set-top Boxes provide the most advanced "parental control" capabilities.
The V-Chip
The V-Chip lets you block out certain programs that you don't want your kids to watch.
TV Ratings System
You can use TV Parental Guidelines ratings system as your guide when choosing programs for your kids to watch.
Channel Filters
If the options listed above do not work for you, Eagle may be able to install filters that block out unwanted channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
View questions and answers about family and parental controls in your home.
Additional Resources
Cable Puts You in Control - www.controlyourtv.com
Center for Media Literacy - www.medialit.org
Media Literacy - www.ciconline.org/medialiteracy
National PTA - www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/parenttalk/index.asp
FCC "Parents Place" - www.fcc.gov/parents
