Can a 14-Year-Old Exit Family Sharing on Their Own?

Learn if a 14-year-old can leave Family Sharing and what steps parents need to take to manage accounts.

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No, a 14 year old cannot leave Family Sharing on their own. Only the family organizer can remove a child under 13 from the group. For teenagers aged 13 to 17, they can only leave the group if their Apple ID account was created independently, not through the Family Sharing group. To manage or change this setting, the family organizer should navigate to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing and make the necessary updates.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What age can a child leave Family Sharing? Children under 13 cannot leave without a family organizer's permission, while those aged 13 to 17 can leave if their Apple ID was created independently.
  2. How does Family Sharing work? Family Sharing allows families to share purchases, subscriptions, and locations, but certain account controls remain with the family organizer.
  3. Can parents manage their teen's Apple ID? Yes, parents can manage their teenager's Apple ID settings and ensure safe app usage through Family Sharing controls.
  4. How do I remove someone from Family Sharing? Only the family organizer can remove a member by navigating to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing and selecting the member to remove.

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