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it is suprisingly hard to control phones/tablets for minors as the different tools to restrict kids access really do not work well and also do not work across e
by mgoetzke 3y ago
it is suprisingly hard to control phones/tablets for minors as the different tools to restrict kids access really do not work well and also do not work across ecosystems while kids often need to have a phone for school communication etc.
windows/mac/linux?/xbox/ps5/nintendo/steam/etc..
used to be there where physical media, now to play games you need dozens of accounts across multiple sites with different settings and services. and even screen time limits often do not work reliable as it miscounts a lot.
- johndunne 3y agoI think the simplest method is to monitor a DNS log and any of the children's devices could be monitored via a DNS log. For me, I just want to know when I need to have a conversation with them rather than scold or punish them based I what I see in the DNS log. I have a pfsense router on my network, and monitoring the DNS requests on the network could help flag when someone needs some 'loving parental guidance'. I'm honestly very nervous about this era of my parenting responsibilities, my eldest being 10 years old.
- jonhohle 3y agoIt’s not just online access. Some kids are drawn to screens to their own physical detriment and will stay up all night to get the endorphins hit of the next game. All kids are different, even within a family.