Q: Ten-year-old son wants a device

Ten-year-old son wants a device for games and for texting. It looks like iPod Touch is that device. Can we set it so that a password is required for downloading apps -- in such a way that he cannot just turn that feature off and download whatever he wants? Also, is there a way to require a password for deleting text history? I would also like to limit his texting to an approved list of friends and relatives, but apparently that isn't possible? Is there some other device where that IS possible?

iPod touch, Shopping advice, child safety

Posted on Nov 29, 2015 5:12 PM

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by Skydiver119,

Skydiver119 Nov 29, 2015 6:05 PM in response to p_and_t
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Nov 29, 2015 6:05 PM in response to p_and_t

You can read what Apple says about parental controls
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304

There are also tons of articles
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2014/04/ios-7-parental-controls-ipad-iphon e-ipod-touch/

You just need to google iPad and parental controls (iPads and iPods are mostly the same in how they work)

What you may be able to do is to restrict out iMessage and see if there's another texting app that allows you more control.
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bobjbkln Nov 30, 2015 11:40 AM in response to p_and_t
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Nov 30, 2015 11:40 AM in response to p_and_t

Yes, there is a Restrictions function that allows you to prevent certain activities such as downloading apps and browser access. It requires a Password to turn on and off.
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