It’s not just about limiting - why don’t these people make it easier on the apps themselves to do it? We know why.

Waterluvian 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

YouTube Kids itself has a parental locked section where you can set a timer. The rest just don’t feel like they’re meant for kids at all. And that leaves adolescents in such a vulnerable spot.

	▲	websiteapi 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		The kids or non kids distinction is irrelevant. It’ll be clear once most of the world implements child block (which I personally disagree with). They’re gonna get decimated.

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seanmcdirmid 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

It’s more convenient to use Apple’s parental control feature because you can set limits in one place.

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fullshark 3 days ago | parent [-]

My kid found work arounds for that. For example she reset the ipad's clock to give herself more time. It really is like a drug to these children and they will lash out at you if you take it away.

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seanmcdirmid 3 days ago | parent [-]

If you are HN you know how to RTFM, I guess.

The Fix: Lock it Down:

Go to Settings > Screen Time.

Tap Turn On Screen Time (if not already on) and set it up for your child.

Tap Use Screen Time Passcode and create a passcode that the child doesn't know.

Go to Content & Privacy Restrictions (under Screen Time) and turn it on.

Tap Allowed Apps (to disable camera/other apps if needed) and Change Restrictions.

Under Content & Privacy Restrictions, find Date & Time Changes and set it to Don't Allow Changes or Require Password.

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websiteapi 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

The problem with this is you’re creating a dichotomy. Some apps have good content that could be consumed indefinitely, which is beyond the scope of these controls.

Simplest example to point this out is if the parental controls only had things to limit phone usage generally without per app controls.

	▲	kelnos 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		I don't think it's a good idea too let a kid "consume content" indefinitely from any platform. Hell, same goes for adults...

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fullshark 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Yeah I just took it away from her and she no longer lashes out at me like a crack addict trying to bargain for her fix, that's been a much better move for both of us I've found.

	▲	seanmcdirmid 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Yes, the behavior changes are very noticeable with strict screen time limits or even screen time bans.