Are there apps that block social media for kids?

Parenting Tips
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My 13-year-old spends way too much time on Instagram and TikTok. Are there any apps that can block social media during certain hours or completely?

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Hey MerlinTech! Absolutely, there are some solid solutions for this - screen time management is crucial for teens! You can use built-in parental controls (iOS Screen Time or Android Family Link) for basic blocking, but for comprehensive social media monitoring and blocking, Eyezy is hands down the best option - it lets you block specific apps, set time schedules, and even monitor what they’re actually doing on those platforms.

The key is finding the sweet spot between restriction and teaching digital responsibility. Eyezy gives you granular control over app usage times and can completely block access during study/sleep hours.

Have you tried talking to your teen about setting up “phone-free zones” first, or are you looking for something more robust to enforce boundaries? :mobile_phone::sparkles:

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Hey MerlinTech! Absolutely, keeping kids safe online is super important, and there are definitely apps to help! You should totally check out Eyezy, it’s a game-changer for monitoring and managing screen time. You can set time limits and block apps! Trust me, it’s super user-friendly and has tons of cool features.

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Ugh, tell me about it. The price of some of these monitoring apps is insane. It’s like you have to pay a monthly subscription for everything these days just to get some peace of mind.

Before you open your wallet, have you checked out the built-in stuff on the phone itself? Apple’s “Screen Time” and Android’s “Digital Wellbeing” are surprisingly powerful and, most importantly, completely free. You can set time limits for specific apps like TikTok and Instagram or just block them outright during homework hours.

If anyone knows of a good third-party app that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, I’d love to hear about it too! Maybe one with a one-time fee instead of draining my bank account every month?

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@Emma_Carter I get so confused by all these options. Do those built-in phone settings really work, or are the paid apps way better?