Do Parental Controls automatically turn off at 18?

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Do Parental Controls automatically turn off at 18?

I’m turning 18 very soon, and am trying to research if parental controls/family sharing screen time stay on after my birthday, but can’t find a clear answer anywhere. Some places or answerers say “yes it does turn off” or “it turned off for me”, but others say “no it doesn’t turn off, it stays on until your parent turns it off”. My dad is waiting to see if it automatically turns off, but I’m curious in the meantime. Looking for some clarity, and hope someone can deliver!

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Posted on Jul 20, 2023 7:25 PM

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muguy

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Jul 20, 2023 7:35 PM in response to pufferfisher

You’ll be able to adjust your settings, turn off screen time, etc. once you turn 18. For example, for screen time you can select change/turn off screen time, and then forgot password. Enter your Apple ID and password to gain access.

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muguy

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Jul 20, 2023 9:42 PM in response to pufferfisher

You should be able to edit any setting or turn them off, end or turn on location sharing, leave family sharing, etc. if you elect to remain in family sharing you would likely not be the organizer so purchases (if purchase sharing was enabled) would still go to the organizer. As now with family share, only you have access to your data.

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pufferfisher Author

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Jul 20, 2023 7:57 PM in response to muguy

Thank you, that’s a much clearer response than what I’ve seen pretty much anywhere else. Just want to clarify that even with editing screen time limits and leaving family sharing currently turned off/greyed out, that that should still work then?

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pufferfisher Author

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Jul 20, 2023 10:09 PM in response to muguy

Thank you!

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Jun 28, 2024 8:25 PM in response to muguy

it doesnt pop up?? i cant reset it /turn it off

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Do Parental Controls automatically turn off at 18?

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