How I use app parental controls to support my children on social media
Learn why regularly reviewing social media apps, settings and permissions can help spot risks early and support safer online habits for children. The post How I use app parental controls to support my children on social media appeared first on Internet Matters.
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This article shares practical strategies for using built-in parental controls on apps and devices to help manage children's social media use safely. It demonstrates how parents can proactively set privacy settings and establish healthier online habits as their children grow, using real-world examples from a parent managing two teenagers.
Jenny shares how she uses app-level parental controls to manage social media use across her daughters’ phones and tablets, helping to keep their accounts private and build safer online habits as they grow. Why we started using app parental controls Jenny is married and lives in Essex, where she works as a social worker. She has two daughters aged 12 and 17. With two teenagers at home, Jenny says keeping up with online safety can sometimes feel like a steep learning curve — particularly as apps,...