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Parental control apps for childs first iphone

donaghs · 2022-05-12 16:33:07

Hi, kid finally getting first smartphone. Just wondering if there are recommendations for parental control apps? The in-built controls (e.g. screentime) don't cover much. It a huge change giving a kid a smartphone, and seeing some of the issues other kids have had with being online, contacted by strangers, posting…

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12-05-2022 5:33pm

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donaghs

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Hi, kid finally getting first smartphone. Just wondering if there are recommendations for parental control apps? The in-built controls (e.g. screentime) don't cover much.
It a huge change giving a kid a smartphone, and seeing some of the issues other kids have had with being online, contacted by strangers, posting inappropriate stuff etc, I naturally have concerns. The iphone will be subject certain conditions in the house and verbal agreement covering usage outside - but technology controls would help a lot.
Thanks

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