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How do I monitor my child’s iPhone

How do I monitor my child’s iPhone

Posted on Sep 11, 2022 6:59 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2022 7:06 AM

There’s a LOT here:


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


But probably THE most important aspect is that your child NEEDS to have his/her OWN AppleID.


Do NOT attempt to share yours. Only difficulties will arise by doing so.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support





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Sep 11, 2022 7:06 AM in response to Christophernealstein

There’s a LOT here:


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


But probably THE most important aspect is that your child NEEDS to have his/her OWN AppleID.


Do NOT attempt to share yours. Only difficulties will arise by doing so.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support





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