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How to set up Android parental controls to limit screen time

As a parent, one of the biggest struggles of modern times is managing what your child can do on their phone (or tablet) and restricting the amount of screen time they can have each day. It seems like an impossible task, and it’s certainly far from easy. Even if you manage to block one device, they’ll probably find another or turn on the TV and watch Netflix.

There is no magic bullet and you’ll still have to do some supervision (as well as hiding the TV remote) to ensure your child isn’t seeing stuff they shouldn’t.

Plus, you should sit down with them and talk about the dangers of unrestricted use and explain

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