Introduction to iPhone Parenting
Sorting out parenting can be a nightmare, but there are some must-knowledge tricks that every iPhone owner has to try. You can lock children on a single app, block nudity, prevent them from collecting huge bills, and even restrict the volume so that they are not too loud while you have an important call nearby.
Setting Up Parent Controls
Before you start, make sure that you set up parent controls. First, set up a family group by going to settings, then select your name, and click on Sharing family and create a child user. Next, go to your child’s device, go to Settings, then Screen Time, then Family, and then Contents and data protection restrictions, then enter your screen time passcode and apply the function.
iPhone Parenting Tip #1 – Lock the Screen Down
One of the best iPhone tricks for parents is hidden in the accessibility settings. It is a function called Guided Access, with which you can hold a child from leaving an app – or even interacting with it. For example, you may want to have a game played on the iPhone, but don’t want them to go through other apps. You could lock them up on the game and prevent them from pointing out somewhere else. If you just want to watch a video, you can even prevent interaction with the screen. To set it up, go into settings, then accessibility, then guided access, and switch on the function.
iPhone Parenting Tip #2 – Block Nudity
There are various ways to prevent your child from seeing nudity. One of them is to prevent the reproduction of explicit music, films, and televisions based on certain reviews. Simply go to settings, then Screen Time, then Content and data protection restrictions, then App Store, Media, Web & Games, and then allowed memory contents. You can limit music, podcasts, films, television programs, books, and apps. It is also possible to limit adult content in web browsers such as Safari.
iPhone Parenting Tip #3 – Prevent Large Invoices
It is also possible to prevent App Store purchases. There is no end of horror stories about children who bring thousands of virtual articles into bills by buying virtual articles in games. But it doesn’t have to happen – just make sure that you have the right settings. Go to Settings, then Screen Time, then Contents and data protection restrictions, then iTunes & App Store purchases. Then simply select a setting and do not select. You can also set certain password settings for "additional purchases" for iTunes, the App Store, the Book Store, and the Apple TV app.
iPhone Parenting Tip #4 – Lock the Volume
You can even be very specific and limit changes to the speaker volume. Imagine you have an important call and then your child decides to shred his YouTube video or video game. Nightmare. Well, you can set and enlarge a certain volume setting. Simply go settings, then screen time, then content and data protection restrictions, and then do not select the loudspeaker limit. You can also enable loud noises and then prevent this from changing.
iPhone Parenting Tip #5 – Set the Screen Time Limits
With the screen time, you can also set certain time limits for apps. Go to Settings, then Screen Time, then Family, and then select your child’s name, and then make sure it is switched on. Then you will receive a weekly screen time report. It shows how much time your child spends on certain types of apps. You can also set down time restrictions for your child. "With downtimes, you can block apps and notifications for specific blocking periods. If you want to have time away from your devices or if you want to plan the time for your child,"
iPhone Parenting Tip #6 – Protect Your Eyes
A great function called screen distance is also hidden in the screen time settings. It should protect your child’s eyesight. And it could even be worthwhile to turn it on yourself if you haven’t done it yet. "The screens discovered when a device is kept too close for a longer period of time and, if recommended, is to move your iPhone or iPad from your face," "The screen time encourages younger users to participate in healthy viewing habits who can reduce their risk of myopia, and can help reduce the eye load for users of all ages."
