Does Google Family Link Supervision End When a Child Turns 13?

Learn how Google Family Link changes after your child turns 13 and the options available for parental supervision and child privacy.

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Google Family Link does indeed change its rules when a child turns 13. At this age, children are given the option to graduate from Family Link supervision. They can choose to either continue with the supervision setup, granting parents access to their online activities, or opt out, gaining more privacy. Parents are also notified about this transition, giving families an opportunity to discuss online safety and digital responsibility.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to Google Family Link supervision when my child turns 13? At 13, children using Google Family Link can choose to graduate from parental supervision, gaining more privacy, or continue with their parents monitoring their online activities.
  2. Can parents still monitor their child’s activity after they turn 13 with Family Link? Parents are notified when their child turns 13 and can discuss whether to continue Family Link supervision or allow the child to opt out for increased privacy.
  3. Is it mandatory for children to leave Family Link supervision at 13? No, it is optional. Children may either continue under parental supervision or opt out to have more control over their online privacy.

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