Method for parental control and monitoring of usage of devices connected to home network

A device usage monitoring and control system for accomplishing parental monitoring and control of devices connected to a home network, comprising:

• a permissions module receiving and storing control commands from a parent defining permissions with respect to at least one child, wherein the permissions specify levels of access to at least one of devices connected to a home network and classifications of media content consumable via the devices;
• a control module granting the child access to at least one of the devices and media content via the devices based on the levels of access;
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• a monitoring module monitoring at least one of the child's usage of the devices and the child's consumption of media content via the devices, storing a usage history respective thereto, and communicating the usage history to the parent.