The tablet PC is a great mobile device for children to learn, play, and explore online. But they might also play it too much as there are lots of interesting games, great movies, etc in it. What's more, some children may be too young to touch some unhealthy content online. The parents have to keep an eye on them to stop on time if necessary.
Google has published the Family Link to help you control your young children's or teen's Android device's user experience. Parents can create a Google account for their kids, and then use the Family Link to manage their kids' accounts and Android tablets.
What Is Family Link
The Family Link app from Google helps parents stay in the loop as their child or teen explores on their Android device and lets parents set certain digital ground rules for their family. While the parents can use Family Link on their Android or IOS devices.
Parents can use Family Link to create a Google Account for their child under 13. Once complete, children can sign in to their Android tablets with their new accounts. Parents can use Family Link to help them keep an eye on screen time and content the children use on their Android devices.
Guide Kids to Good Content
You can now know what apps your child likes to play, how long they have played, and what apps you don't want them to download:
- View their activity: You can see activity reports on your device to check how much time they are spending on their favorite apps.
- Manage their apps: You can manage in-app purchases, hide specific apps on children's devices, and approve actions required before they can download apps from the Play Store.
- Feed their curiosity: It can be hard to figure out what apps are right for your child, so Family Link also shows you teacher-recommended apps that you can add directly to kids' Android tablets.
Keep An Eye on Screen Time
You do not have to worry the child may play with the tablets too much:
- Set limits: It's up to you to decide the right amount of screen time for your child. Family Link lets you set time limits and bedtime to find a good balance.
- Lock their device: You can remotely lock the child's device whenever it's time to take a break.
What's more, you can use Family Link to help locate your child as long as they're carrying their device.
Conclusion
It's the simple way to manage display time is not to give the child a mobile device, however, it's also almost impossible in this social life. For children to use digital devices, such as tablet computers, smartphones, etc, does not mean it would be totally bad. They actually can learn lots of things from them if used properly, and they can also add more fun to their daily life. While Google Family Link is a wonderful app for parents to guide their kids to play better.
Note: some Android tablets may pre-install the Family Link app, you can also download it from the Play Store easily if it is not included.
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