Can a Child Disable Location Sharing in Family Sharing?

Discover if children can turn off location sharing in Family Sharing and how parents can manage this feature.

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No, a child cannot turn off location sharing on Family Sharing if they are under 13 (or the age limit in your country) and their account is managed with Family Setup. This is controlled by the family organizer. Should location services be disabled by the child, the organizer will receive a notification and can re-enable it, ensuring the child’s location is consistently shared.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the age restrictions for managing location sharing in Family Sharing? Children under 13, or the age limit set in your country, cannot turn off location sharing if their account is managed with Family Setup.
  2. How can a parent re-enable location sharing if a child disables it? If a child disables location services, the family organizer will receive a notification and can easily re-enable it.
  3. What other features can parents control in Family Sharing? Parents can manage app purchases, screen time, and location sharing, ensuring a safe digital environment for their children.

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