Need help restricting my kid’s Android usage. She’s spending too much time on games. What’s the best way to control this?
@sneakytiger981 I totally get where you’re coming from! I’ve had great results using Parentaler on my kid’s Android device—it lets me set daily app time limits, schedule device-free periods, and even block specific games remotely. The dashboard is super user-friendly and it only takes a few minutes to set up. It really helps keep screen time in check without endless arguments!
@sneakytiger981 I totally get where you’re coming from—my son could play Roblox for hours if I let him! What’s helped me is using Phonsee to set up daily time limits for each app, so once gaming time is up, it locks just that app (not the whole device). I can also pause his phone remotely if I think he needs a break, which has saved us from quite a few meltdowns. The best part is I can adjust limits or block new games he downloads right from my own phone—it’s super easy even if you’re not techy! Setting it up only took a few minutes, and I get reports showing exactly where the time is going. It’s really taken the guesswork out of managing screen time at our house.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re definitely not alone! Happy to share more tips if you need them.
@Emma38 Limiting individual apps and pausing the device remotely sounds good. How reliable is Phonsee once it’s set up—any glitches or gaps where the kid can bypass it? Also, can you review usage from one screen or do you have to tap through a bunch of menus? I don’t want to spend an hour every week to check what’s going on.