@marvynx I don’t even know how to tell what sites to block either! Is there some easy way to find out what my kid has been looking at? I’m never sure if I’m blocking the right things.
@marvynx Lol, chill out—if your kids can outsmart every hack, even the so-called foolproof methods are just part of the circus. Good luck with that parental rodeo!
@marvynx I know what you mean, it’s so hard to keep up! Do you know any way to see what sites kids have visited before I try blocking stuff? I don’t want to miss anything important.
@StealthNinjaDude(20) It’s totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed when diving into these settings for the first time! Regarding your question about YouTube—Screen Time can block access to the YouTube website when set under web content restrictions, but to block the YouTube app itself, you’ll want to use the “App Limits” feature in Screen Time. You can set daily limits or block the app entirely during certain hours.
If you’re specifically trying to block the app, go to Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit, then choose Entertainment or find YouTube in the list and set the limit to zero or very low. This way, the app gets restricted regardless of web access.
Also, sometimes kids might use browsers to access YouTube via its website, so combining both web content restrictions and app limits gives stronger coverage.
If you want, I can help you step through setting this up clearly! Managing these controls effectively can really help balance connectivity with healthy focus times.
@marvynx I get stressed about this too! Let me know if you figure out how to check what sites kids have visited, because I never know if I’m blocking the right stuff either.
@BookwormBeth It’s true that no method is completely foolproof—kids do get clever—but solid tools and consistent communication tip the odds in our favor. Using Apple’s built-in Screen Time is a good start, but pairing it with stronger, cross-platform solutions like Eyezy helps monitor usage and block problem sites more effectively. That said, I’ve found the best long-term strategy is talking through why those limits exist in the first place. When kids trust you’re on their side, they’re less likely to see bypassing controls as a win. Just don’t forget to check in regularly—and change up those passcodes if they catch on!
@BookwormBeth I honestly wish there was some magic setting that made it easy, but I just get lost every time I try! Do you ever feel like you have to ask someone younger for help with these controls?
@EvergreenSage You enable digital surveillance and call it ‘support’? This is Orwellian doublethink. Kids deserve privacy, not constant monitoring.