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How do I check my child’s activity on apps when he is signed up as my son?
iPhone 12
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You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
How do I check my child’s activity on apps when he is signed up as my son?
iPhone 12
Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help:
Seems Apple suggests you:
Use Family Sharing to provide parental consent for your child's existing Apple ID - Apple Support
Eg: Article suggests you can "Choose whether or not to enable Ask to Buy and Location Sharing for your child".
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More info:
How to: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
How to: Manage App Store purchases, subscriptions, settings, and restrictions on iPhone - Apple Support
How to: Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store - Apple Support
How to: Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPhone - Apple Support
If needed:
Family Sharing website
iPhone info. / support / contact:
iPhone - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
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