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It’s not just about limiting - why don’t these people make it easier on the apps themselves to do it? We know why.
by websiteapi 9mo ago
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 9mo agoYouTube 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 9mo agoThe 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.
- seanmcdirmid 9mo agoIt’s more convenient to use Apple’s parental control feature because you can set limits in one place.
- fullshark 9mo agoMy 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.
- seanmcdirmid 9mo agoIf 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.
- fullshark 9mo agoYeah 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 9mo agoYes, the behavior changes are very noticeable with strict screen time limits or even screen time bans.
- websiteapi 9mo agoThe 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 9mo agoI don't think it's a good idea too let a kid "consume content" indefinitely from any platform. Hell, same goes for adults...