Apple removed Screentime for kids 13 and up
Screentime suddenly stopped working for my 13 year old's phone. I can no longer limit apps or have downtime kick it - now it just shows me the ridiculous amount of hours logged if I don't physically remove the phone. I called Apple and apparently screentime no longer works when a kid turns 13. This is the absolute worst age to have no ability to limit useage. They need it to be in touch with friends and make plans but if the phone isn't taken away, they often can't turn it off and log endless hours on TikTok etc. The Apple rep told me they are only considered kids from age 0-12. Then at 13 since they are allowed their own apple id there is no longer any way for a parent to limit useage without physically taking the phone. This is so frustrating! Does anyone know why Apple changed this? It worked for my older kids - this is a new thing.