11 Year old DD was caught using her Ipad pass her bedtime

[Anonymous]

My DD was using her tablet when it was pass her bedtime. she won't have an iPAD for a couple days and I have another question
we have comcast we are setting up Parent control does it work like they said it does?

[Anonymous]

iPad should be in your room at night. She shouldn't have access to it at all after hours.

[Anonymous]

You should be able to lock the iPad during certain times, and set a time limit for each app. So maybe 1hr for games, unlimited time on the Kindle reading app.

It's very easy to do under the Screen Time areas of the Settings. Then you add a pass code so they can't change any of your limits.

[Anonymous]

So what is the context? Did she sneak it in? Simply she lost track of time (even us adults lose track of time when we're scrolling around)? Wanted to listen to 1 more Taylor Swift song?

When does she normally get screen time? On a side note, we are electronics in moderation- type, but we dig in hard if it is within 60-90 min before bedtime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should be able to lock the iPad during certain times, and set a time limit for each app. So maybe 1hr for games, unlimited time on the Kindle reading app.

It's very easy to do under the Screen Time areas of the Settings. Then you add a pass code so they can't change any of your limits.

DP here, but DH has Dd's set up so she cant download any app unless he approves it...and there are some really fishy looking ones out there.

[Anonymous]

When it was *past* her bedtime. Not pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When it was *past* her bedtime. Not pass.

Please move along if you don't have helpful advice.

[Anonymous]

This post reads like 11 Year old DD wrote it.

[Anonymous]

I don't like relying on technology to inform e household rules. I think the OP has handled the situation using natural consequences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD was using her tablet when it was pass her bedtime. she won't have an iPAD for a couple days and I have another question
we have comcast we are setting up Parent control does it work like they said it does?

Comcast controls will only limit online content. Any other games will still be playable. Let your daughter know that the next time it happens the iPad will be secured to the bannister with a 3/4" threaded screw through the center of the display to make sure it doesn't go anywhere. And follow through if you have to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should be able to lock the iPad during certain times, and set a time limit for each app. So maybe 1hr for games, unlimited time on the Kindle reading app.

It's very easy to do under the Screen Time areas of the Settings. Then you add a pass code so they can't change any of your limits.

DP here, but DH has Dd's set up so she cant download any app unless he approves it...and there are some really fishy looking ones out there.

The PP was talking about time limits for the apps that she has downloaded. For instance if she has the kindle app, with the time limit set by your DH to 1 hour, she wouldn't be able to read all night.

[Anonymous]

My 12 yo plugs her iPad in in the kitchen. Also, we have our WiFi set up in a way that allows us to turn off WiFi to certain devices.

[Anonymous]

Our kids do not have TVS, cell phones or ipads in the bedrooms.

The cell phones and iphones are plugged in on the kitchen counter before they go up to bed.

My kids love their sleep so (14 and 12) never get up at night. Our upstairs is small and if anyone comes out of any bedroom---we and dog hear it.

Set the precedent young. My husband and I have never had a TV in our bedroom. Quality sleep is very important to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 12 yo plugs her iPad in in the kitchen. Also, we have our WiFi set up in a way that allows us to turn off WiFi to certain devices.

OP I would do this- we don't have problems with device usage at night (other times are harder) and my DS has ADHD and is prone to screen addiction. The key is not to hide the device (which may promote obsession as they look for it), it's to use the parental controls that Apple provides (or whatever works in your situation) to remotely shut down the device capability.
For the phone for instance, we have texting and calling and email and calculator as "always allowed." We don't want to accidentally disable something that would limit DS from being able to get in touch with us. Everything else is shut down at certain times of the day (homework time, school, and bed time). I have to keep up on it, but it works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post reads like 11 Year old DD wrote it.

Or like a person for English is not their first language. Take it easy.