I forgot my child's screen time passcode.

shutney wrote:

I forgot my child's screen time passcode. when I go in to try to change the passcode, it just says "try again in 60 minutes" and doesn't go on to a passcode change option. anyone have any suggestions?

look here If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support

and then here If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

shutney wrote:

The second link tells me how to reset the phone if I have forgotten the screen

lock code. I did try to reset the phone to factory settings, but it still wanted me to enter the four digit screen time code. Which is what I don’t remember.

It doesn't ask for the code if you put the device in recovery mode when connected to itunes.

shutney wrote:

This does not work. It just says “try again in 60 minutes after I push change passcode. Her screen time is not controlled by my device.

What happens when you do the steps in the 2nd link I provided?

See this, If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support