What Happens When a Child Turns 13 in Apple Family Sharing?
Learn how Apple Family Sharing changes when a child turns 13 and how they can manage their own Apple ID.
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When a child turns 13 on Apple Family Sharing, they can choose to manage their own Apple ID. Until then, parents have control over the child’s account settings. To enable this transition, ensure Family Sharing is properly configured and discuss new responsibilities with your child. It's a good time to set ground rules and emphasize the importance of online safety and privacy.
FAQs & Answers
- What changes in Apple Family Sharing when my child turns 13? When a child turns 13, they gain the option to manage their own Apple ID, shifting some control from parents to the child while maintaining Family Sharing benefits.
- Can parents still manage their child's Apple ID after they turn 13? Parents may have reduced control once the child turns 13, but Family Sharing settings still allow some parental oversight depending on the account setup.
- How do I prepare my child for managing their Apple ID at age 13? Ensure Family Sharing is correctly set up, discuss new responsibilities, set ground rules, and emphasize online safety and privacy before the transition.