We are not quite there yet, but I am scouting out safe email accounts for the kids. -Allison 

The Internet can be a dangerous place for children, but its an increasingly necessary evil. Heres how to set up e-mail for your younguns while maintaining parental control.

By Rick Broida, PCWorld Nov 5, 2008 7:05 pm

When it comes to children and the Internet, most parents focus on safe Web browsing. Thats understandable, given that the Web can sometimes seem like one big Red Light District. But the Web isnt the only source of objectionable material online. E-mail can be just as bad. Surely, you say, there must be a simple way to let kids exchange messages with family members and friends while protecting them from online predators, crude spam, phishing messages, and the like. In other words, if theres a NetNanny, there must be a “MailNanny” too, right? Well, not really. But this quick guide will help you pick the most age-appropriate e-mail setup and give you tips to keep the deluge of online indecency from reaching your little ones.

via A Parents Guide to Safe, Simple Kid-Friendly E-Mail | PCWorld.