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parental controls

  1. I

    Parental Controls - Macs vs Other? Individual screen time?

    Hello Forum! I have a 10 yo son who's reaching out more and more into the digital world. I'm looking for any general suggestions or specifics on how best to set him up, as well as creating the least frustration or us as parents of an upcoming tween/teen. So far we have an old iPhone (working...
  2. adib

    Screen Time failed to block applications?

    We have configured our child's Screen Time to block an app after one hour of daily use. However in multiple occurrences, the app didn't get blocked and it kept running despite the allocated time had ran out. I've tried: Removing the app in question from the time limit and re-adding it back...
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    Universal Tweakbox - safe for kids?

    I have parental controls setup on my son's iPod and installing apps requires my consent. However, he's now been shown by a friend how to install Tweakbox by installing a profile (doesn't require parental consent). That in turn bypasses the iOS controls and gives him access to install anything...
  4. watercool

    Parental controls and apps

    Hi all, My son received a new iPad as a gift, he's only 7 so I'm concerned about what he can access. His Dad is very lax when it comes to monitoring what he goes on when he's at his. I've put a lot of restrictions on already and limited the age etc but is there an app that exists where I can...
  5. TitanTiger

    General Password locking apps/folders

    I googled some and wasn't finding anything so I thought on the off chance someone here has discovered something, I'd ask: Is there any way to passcode-lock certain apps or even created passcode-locked folders? I'd like to allow my children to use the iPad but only use approved apps such as...