What Happens to Google Family Link Accounts When Your Child Turns 13?

Learn how Google Family Link transitions kids’ accounts at age 13, allowing teens more control with parental supervision options.

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When you turn 13, Google's Family Link automatically transitions to a more standard Google Account for the teenager. Teenagers will receive an email offering them the option to manage their own Google Account while giving their parents an opportunity to supervise some of the account activities until they turn 18. It's a way to encourage independence while maintaining digital safety.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What changes happen to a Google Family Link account when my child turns 13? When a child turns 13, Google Family Link offers the teenager a standard Google Account with the option to manage their own account while parents can still supervise some activities until age 18.
  2. Can parents continue to supervise their teen’s Google Account after age 13? Yes, parents can continue to monitor and manage certain account activities through Family Link supervision features until the teen turns 18.
  3. How does Google encourage independence for teens at age 13? Google allows teens to take more control over their account management starting at age 13, while still providing parental supervision tools to ensure digital safety.
  4. Does my teen receive a notification about changes in their Family Link account at 13? Yes, teens receive an email offering them the option to manage their own Google Account as part of the automatic transition at age 13.

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