...y I was ableto stop him before he did, because if I had turned away for asecond - I'm sure he would have delivered a fateful click. I got to thinking about it, did a little research, and foundthat nobody seems to be talking about it - at least not enough.I have often heard of people scratching their heads wonderingwhy their Adsense accounts and other types of ad networkaccounts were shut down and have to wonder how many of them havekids which may have played a role. Google ha...

...s no way of tellingwhether it's you clicking on the ads or your child, and since itis against their terms for you to click on your own ads - youcan bet your account will be shut down accordingly. Prevention and careful monitoring are key in making sure yourtoddler doesn't go click-crazy on your ads. Here are some tips:- Download a different browser just for them which contains noaccess to your bookmarks or site links. Fill it with childfriendly bookmarks and emphasize that it is your child's own"special browser" so they will have less desire in using yours. - Make sure your browser, email and other "access points" areclosed or hidden away when the child is playing games. - Check the location bar in your browser. If you have urlssaved there, this can be easy access to any of the sites you'vevisited including your own. Clean it out, and if possible,adjust your browser settings to disable saving this information. - Clear the history cache every time before your child uses thecomputer. - Don't leave any shortcuts on your desktop that offer easyaccess to pages you want to keep your child away from. - If your browser offers settings or filters for blockingaccess to web sites - use them. You can always turn them back onlater. - Don't leave the computer unattended with your child around.They are quick and sneaky when they want to be. - Don't underestimate your child. They know more than they leton. - Toddlers and small children should be monitored at all timeson the internet, not just because of accidental ad clicks, butto make sure they avoid dangerous and adult content which is aparent's worst nightmare. Watch those little clickers!