So my son somehow managed to get around the parental controls I set up on his iPad. He created a new user account and just started using that one instead. I'm torn between being mad and impressed honestly. Anyone else deal with this? I'm using Apple's built-in stuff but clearly not doing it right.
Smart kid, but yeah that's a headache you don't need. The new account trick is classic though - might be time for a family conversation about trust and boundaries rather than just more controls.
Ha, that's some solid problem-solving on his part, even if it's not what you want to see. Ethan here - this is basically the digital parenting arms race. I'd suggest talking to him about why he did it instead of just locking it down further. Sometimes they surprise you with the actual reason.
Kid's got skills honestly. That said, this is the moment to have a real conversation about trust and why those limits exist. Natural consequences teach better than just re-locking everything and waiting for round two.
This is the digital parenting arms race right there. Every time we lock something down, they find a workaround. Have you tried just talking to him about why the limits are there instead of just enforcing them? Might not fix it but could open a conversation.
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Oh man, this is my nightmare scenario. How did he even figure that out? Did he just stumble on it or did he watch you set it up? This is exactly why I'm paranoid about tech at that age.
Yikes. I'm literally terrified of this happening when my son gets older. What was he trying to access? Like just unlimited screen time or something specific?