Children's use of smartphones has advantages and disadvantages, it is better for children to learn how to deal with "media", but at the same time they should be prevented from indulging heavily in the use of these devices, but they should be accompanied and monitored while using smartphones, because there are some applications and Internet services that Not commensurate with their age.
It is possible to rely on the “Family Sharing” control function, which can be found in the settings menu in the Apple ID user ID. iOS for all children.
And if the child uses the iPhone, the protection function can be set up in the settings menu under the “Screen Time” item, and these settings are secured by the security code.
Here is an overview of these practical functions available in iPhone phones:
time limits
Here, parents can set specific restrictions for each category of apps, such as setting less time for social, chat and gaming apps, and more time for educational apps.
After the allotted time expires, applications are locked for the rest of the day, and the “disable” function allows you to specify entire periods in which only permitted applications or phone calls are available, and the importance of this function appears during the times of the day.
Another protection function that parents can block in-app purchases is via the "Restrictions" function (Getty Images)
Contents and age groups
It is difficult for a young user to answer questions about installing applications or watching movies for children in general, and here the importance of the “Restrictions” function appears, which allows parents to make settings accurately, for example, under the “Content Restrictions” item, it is possible to specify age ratings for films and TV programs that children are allowed to By watching them, or setting the age groups of apps, adult web content and Game Center networking functions can be blocked.
Inquiries before buying
If a child wants to purchase an app, the “Purchase inquiry” function must be enabled. Here, parents can allow or reject the purchase as they are the administrators of the family group. However, the obligation to inquire does not apply to codes that have been used and downloads of apps that have already been purchased.
Another protection function against unwanted costs in applications or games;
Parents can block in-app purchases via the Restrictions function.
This function is especially important when Family Sharing is not used, but it controls the security functions on the smartphone itself.
German experts advised in the initiative "Look what your child is doing with the media!"
Relying on technical locks, which help protect children, in addition to the need to talk with children to use the media consciously according to the age group.
The German initiative recommended using media only half an hour for children up to 5 years old, and a full hour for children aged 6 to 9 years, and weekly times can be set for using media up to 10 years old, so that children learn how to deal with the resources available to them.
There is a general recommendation that states that 10 minutes per year of a child's age can be set for daily media use, or one hour per year for a child's weekly use. This does not, of course, apply to media related to education or school activities.