How to Set Parental Controls on Your Child's iPhone or iPad

Many parents today allow their children and teens to have smartphones because they are convenient and provide a great way to stay in touch.

As there are so many resources available online, it can be hard to know what is appropriate for your children.

Fortunately, Apple devices have a fantastic function called Screen Time.

Screen Time is free and built-in. Screen Time will allow the parents to set restrictions and even set a limit on the time their kids can use certain applications.

To get started, you need to have Screen Time activated on your device.

• First, go to Settings on the device and tap on Screen Time

• Tap turn-on Screen Time

• Tap on Continue and then click on either “This is My Device” or “This is My Child’s Device”

• Tap Downtime – this will let you set the hours you want your kid’s iPhone to be offline.

• Tap the back button, then go to App Limits. Here, you can set a limit on how long your child can use features and certain apps.

• Then, tap the back button and Tap the Content and Privacy Restrictions, and you can set a passcode.

Tip: For a more secure access, use a different passcode from your lock-in passcode.

Quick Guide on Changing/Turning off your child’s passcode on the device

Tap Settings> Screen Time> “your child’s name”> Taps Change/turn off screen time passcode.

With the help of these steps, you will be able to keep your child safe from dangerous websites and inappropriate content that may cause harm.