Parental controls are tools that help you manage and monitor how children use devices, apps, and online services.
Apple Parental Controls:
How to Set Up Parental Controls on iPhone or iPad
Apple provides robust parental control features through Screen Time, allowing you to manage how your child uses their device.
Step-by-Step Setup
✓ Open Settings on your child’s iPhone or iPad.
✓ Tap Screen Time.
✓ Under Family, select your child’s name.
✓ Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
✓ If prompted, enter your Screen Time passcode.
✓ Toggle Content & Privacy Restrictions to On.
What You Can Control
Once enabled, you can:
✓ Prevent App Store purchases: Block app installs, deletions, and in-app purchases.
✓ Restrict explicit content: Filter music, movies, TV shows, books, and websites.
✓ Limit app usage: Set daily time limits for specific apps or categories.
✓ Restrict built-in apps: Temporarily hide apps like Safari, Mail, or FaceTime.
✓ Control privacy settings: Prevent changes to location sharing, contacts, calendars, etc.
✓ Restrict Game Center features: Disable multiplayer games, adding friends, or screen recording.
Family Sharing Integration
If you're using Family Sharing, you can manage Screen Time settings remotely from your own device. This is especially useful for setting limits or approving requests without needing physical access to your child’s device.
For full details, visit Apple’s official guide: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone or iPad
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