What Happens When Your Child Turns 13 on Family Link Android? Managing Parental Controls and Account Independence

Learn how Family Link Android changes when your child turns 13, including account management options and evolving parental controls.

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When your child turns 13 on Family Link Android, they can choose to manage their own Google account. Family Link will notify both the child and parents, allowing the child to take control of their account or remain under supervision. If they opt for independence, parents will lose some monitoring capabilities. However, some parental controls can still be set through regular Google settings. This step supports the child’s growing autonomy while still encouraging responsible digital habits.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What changes in Family Link when my child turns 13? When your child turns 13, they can choose to manage their own Google account, potentially reducing parental supervision through Family Link.
  2. Can parents still control some settings after the child turns 13 on Family Link? Yes, although Family Link supervision may lessen, parents can still adjust certain parental controls through Google’s regular account settings.
  3. How does my child take control of their Google account after turning 13? Family Link notifies both parent and child, allowing the child to opt for independence and manage their own account.