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Be respectful, keep it clean and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Don't show this again. Mobile Apple's new Families page details ways to monitor kids' iPhone use The company, facing backlash over children's phone addiction, is trying to make it easier for parents to know what control features are already available.
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The message being conveyed by that last paragraph? Kids, don't do anything to fan the flames of your parent's already smoldering desire to play big brother in your life.
Parents, use the below knowledge wisely: To enable Find My iPhone on your child's device, or your own, open the Settings app on the device you want to track, then tap the iCloud tab. Once Find My iPhone is turned on you can then track the device from iCloud. Enabling Find My iPhone on any device is recommended in case it ever gets lost or stolen, however, it won't inform you that it's hiding under a pile of dirty laundry in your child's bedroom. The service only gives a basic location based on GPS. Using the Find My Friends app to locate your child requires cooperation from your child. They need to have AirDrop enabled and accept your request to share their location.
It may be easier just to text them and ask them to share their location by following these instructions. Once AirDrop is enabled, you can then send your child a share location request by following these instructions. Remember, if your device is using a version of iOS 8 or earlier you will need to install the app on your device from the App Store.
Apple made Find My Friends basically obsolete by adding the ability to share your location with other iPhone users through the messages app. This is a better solution than Find My Friends since it doesn't require AirDrop or that a person be nearby. You can learn how to share your location here. There has to be some understanding between you and your child that you will be tracking their location when you purchase them an iPhone. All of these services can be turned off with the flip of a switch or even ignored.
Obviously you didn't grow up, live in, or visit any of the mid west. I'm sure the parents of those kids really fit your ignorant description. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.
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No he doesn't have any children that is why he is saying these things. He must be a psychologist too! All I know is with the world that it is today being concerned about the your children is a plus more than a negative. Yeah and that American thing well up you bloody ass. If you want to know what your partners are upto behind you , are you suspicious of any cheating moves from your partner? Will you like to monitor calls , texts , medias , real time location?
He helped me twice. Why do parents buy their kids iphones? I aim to keep her safe, not deprive of all conveniences, and still leave some things that she wants within her ability to earn for herself. If the only thing that young adults want-but-can't-easily-afford are way out of reach to them, then they won't even try and they might become accustomed to being dependent for everything they want.
You're a tool bag. It's one way or the other for you. You the dumb ass blowhard the other guy was referring to. If you have great kids, do incredible in school by working their asses off, are respectable to you and others, there's nothing in the world you shouldn't try to do for them. You teach as you go, not try to deprive them.
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The same mentality was forced upon a neighbors little girl and she came to our house and stole what she wanted. Great kid, misguided parent. Wake up and know that the time your kids invest in the books and sports is just as hard and more than likely harder than your nine to five. Plus, they already have it tough dealing with just growing up. Be a good parent, support your kids in what's important, and as the succeed reward the he'll out of them. Otherwise your kid is going to learn how to rake leaves, mow yards, and flip burgers for that iPhone, new purse, or cheap apartment just to get away from you.
You sound like the shmuck that puts everything on your kids shoulders. The worst bullying of this sort is seen by the girls, especially because female reputation is one of the most fragile things in the world. Want "OK, you can play with your phone for an hour" to really mean just 60 minutes? This app will shut down and lock the phone when you tell it to. Mobicip isn't so much a tracker app as one that restores a bit of control over your teen's online life.
The high school level blocks content that is adult, sexual, or involves weapons and violence. Good luck with your kid not using a friend's phone. For parents of new drivers and parents of teens with friends who have had their licenses for 20 minutes, MamaBear will let you know the speed of the vehicle your teen is traveling in.
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Just don't text them to slow down, OK?