A method and apparatus for inducing children to select appropriate programming over the Internet comprises providing a parent or other supervisor with equipment and software for monitoring Internet usage by the child's computer on a remote television set and providing the supervisor with a remote control device for disconnecting the child's computer from the Internet or disabling the child's computer completely if undesirable content is detected. The child's computer usage can be recorded and stored for later viewing. A controller can be set to permit time periods during which Internet usage is permitted.