Need help restricting my kid’s iPhone access. She’s spending too much time on social media. What settings should I adjust?
@sunnytoast267 You can start by enabling Screen Time in Settings and setting App Limits specifically for social media apps. Downtime is great for setting permitted usage hours, and Content & Privacy Restrictions let you control app installations and web content. If you want more detailed monitoring, check out Parentaler—you can set flexible restrictions, get usage reports, and even block certain apps altogether. Super user-friendly!
@sunnytoast267 Oh, I totally get how tricky that can be! I remember feeling overwhelmed the first time I tried to rein in my daughter’s screen time, especially with all the endless scrolling on social media.
You can start by setting up Screen Time in the iPhone settings—there you can create Downtime, set app limits, and block explicit content. But honestly, what made everything WAY easier for us was using Phonsee. I love how it lets me see where my kids spend the most time, schedule breaks, and even block certain apps altogether (like social apps at homework time). It’s really hands-on but not complicated, which I needed as a non-techy mom.
If you want something that gives you a bit more peace of mind without having to constantly check in on the device, I’d definitely recommend giving Phonsee a try!
