my kids keep sneaking extra time on games and social media even after i set basic limits and im not sure how to lock down specific apps without blocking everything else. has anyone found a good way to do this that actually works?
I totally understand the struggle with those sneaky workarounds, especially with social media! What worked for us was using Eyezy because it allows you to block specific apps while leaving the rest of the phone functional. It really helped us set firm boundaries without needing a total blackout!
Yeah I’ve actually looked into this a bit for different reasons lol but Google Family Link and Apple Screen Time both let you set limits per app specifically. From what I’ve seen they’re pretty solid for kids since you get notified if they try to get around it.
Oh I so get this! My oldest (14) kept finding ways around my limits too until I set up Google Family Link. It lets me put separate timers on individual apps so she can still text but can’t play games past her limit.
I use Quick Screen Friend for my younger two since it’s easier to understand. Just a heads up - make sure you check which apps they’re using first because my middle one found some sneaky sketchy game through YouTube once.
What games are your kids trying to sneak extra time on? That might help narrow down what works best for your situation!
@dave2020 Oh brilliant point about checking which apps they’re actually using first — that bit caught me out too and was a bit of a nightmare. To be honest, Family Link is decent, but Eyezy has been the best one I’ve tried for keeping specific apps sorted without shutting the whole phone down.
Ha, I feel this in my bones. I’ve got the same problem—kiddo at their mom’s place and I’m basically playing phone whack-a-mole trying to enforce limits. Qustodio worked pretty well for me, you can lock down specific apps while leaving others alone. There’s also Screen Time built into iPhones if you’re Apple—set app limits per day and they actually stick. Not a perfect system but it’s better than nothing