Can't lock files, folders, or disks!!

I am running 10.3.9 on my old B&W G3 and I want to lock the disk and folders so that my kids don't mess anything up while playing games. When I get info for my harddrive it does not give me the option of locking, I can't even lock the disk name in and my son keeps typing nonsense in the field. I open folders and the lock option under get info is grayed out. Can anyone walk me through this?

If you are running Mac OS X, you should create an additional account for each kid. Then they can't get into anything and mess it up permanently without the Owner/Administrator password.
System Preferences > Accounts > [goofy little + sign down at the bottom]
Do NOT give them "administer this computer" rights.

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