How do I remove my 13 year old from Family Link?
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To remove your 13-year-old from Family Link, you can follow these steps: on your device, open the Family Link app, select your child, tap Controls > Account settings > Account info, and then tap Delete account or Remove member. This process allows you to remove supervision and give your child more independence over their Google Account, as they are now considered old enough to manage their own account or continue with parental supervision if they choose to.
Understanding Family Link and Its Age Restrictions
Family Link is a service provided by Google that allows parents to create a Google Account for their child and manage their device use, app permissions, and screen time. The service is designed for children under the age of 13, but it can be used for teenagers as well, with some adjustments in supervision settings.
Removing a Child from Family Link
When a child turns 13, they can decide whether to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens to Family Link when a child turns 13? On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
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Can I remove my child from Family Link without deleting their account? To remove a supervised child from the family group, you must delete their Google Account if they are under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) and you created the Google Account for them.
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Does Family Link stop at 13? Yes, Family Link can be used to supervise teenagers (children over the age of 13 or applicable age of consent in your country), but the level of supervision can be adjusted.
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What happens to Apple ID when a child turns 13? Once your child reaches the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), they will be permitted to maintain their account without participating in Family Sharing.
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Do parental controls turn off at 13 on iPhone? Nothing changes automatically; parental controls remain on regardless of age unless and until they are turned off by whoever set them or knows the Screen Time password for them.
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How do I change my child’s account to a normal account? You can edit your child’s Google Account info by opening the Family Link app, selecting your child, tapping Controls > Account settings > Account info, and then editing the account information.
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Can I see my child’s text messages on Family Link? Google Family Link can allow you to see your kid’s text messages, SMS text, and social media texts and block some activities.
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How do I remove my child from Family Link on iPhone? On your iPhone, go to Settings, tap Family, select the family member you want to remove, and then tap Remove [family member’s name] from Family.
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Do Apple parental controls go away when you turn 18? The parental controls do not turn off until age 18.
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How much Screen Time is appropriate for a 13-year-old? Pediatricians generally recommend no more than two hours per day of screen time for children aged 13-17, except for homework.
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Does Screen Time work for kids over 13? Yes, you should still be able to enable parental controls by using Screen Time, even if they are over 13, with a passcode on the device or through Family Sharing.
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Is 13 still considered a kid? Legally, the term child may refer to anyone below the age of majority or some other age limit, with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defining a child as a human being below the age of 18 years.
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Why can’t I remove a child under 13 from Family Sharing? Children under 13 years old must be part of a family group managed by a parent or guardian, and to remove a child from one group, you or another guardian needs to invite them to join their group, or the current family organizer can delete the child’s account.
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Can a parent remove Family Link? If at any time you wish to stop further collection or use of your child’s information, you can delete your child’s Google Account or profile by clicking Delete account or Delete profile on your child’s Account or Profile Info page in the Family Link app or Family Link settings on the web.
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How do I change the age on my child’s Google Account? You can change the age on your child’s Google Account by opening the Family Link app, selecting your child, tapping Manage settings > Account info, and then editing the account information.