Google Tightens Parental Controls for Teen Accounts
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Worried about losing control over your child’s Google account when they turn 13? Good news—Google is updating its policy so that teens can no longer remove parental supervision without your permission.
Previously, kids could easily disable parental controls on their 13th birthday, often leaving parents in the dark. With this change, parents will have the final say on when (or if) those restrictions are lifted, letting you maintain oversight on screen time, purchases, and more.
Although the rollout is ongoing and support documents may lag behind, these new rules put more power in parents’ hands to keep teens safe online. Stay informed about how these changes impact your family’s digital life.
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