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YouTube's CEO limits his kids' social media use – other tech bosses do the same

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209 points pseudolus | 2 comments | 13 Dec 25 12:03 UTC | HN request time: 0.445s | source
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websiteapi ◴[13 Dec 25 13:28 UTC] No.46254374[source]▶
It’s not just about limiting - why don’t these people make it easier on the apps themselves to do it? We know why.
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seanmcdirmid ◴[13 Dec 25 14:05 UTC] No.46254580[source]▶
It’s more convenient to use Apple’s parental control feature because you can set limits in one place.
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fullshark ◴[13 Dec 25 14:31 UTC] No.46254758[source]▶
My kid found work arounds for that. For example she reset the ipad's clock to give herself more time. It really is like a drug to these children and they will lash out at you if you take it away.
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seanmcdirmid ◴[13 Dec 25 15:17 UTC] No.46255107[source]▶
If you are HN you know how to RTFM, I guess.

The Fix: Lock it Down:

Go to Settings > Screen Time.

Tap Turn On Screen Time (if not already on) and set it up for your child.

Tap Use Screen Time Passcode and create a passcode that the child doesn't know.

Go to Content & Privacy Restrictions (under Screen Time) and turn it on.

Tap Allowed Apps (to disable camera/other apps if needed) and Change Restrictions.

Under Content & Privacy Restrictions, find Date & Time Changes and set it to Don't Allow Changes or Require Password.

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1. fullshark ◴[13 Dec 25 16:25 UTC] No.46255711[source]▶
Yeah I just took it away from her and she no longer lashes out at me like a crack addict trying to bargain for her fix, that's been a much better move for both of us I've found.
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2. seanmcdirmid ◴[13 Dec 25 17:03 UTC] No.46256017[source]▶
Yes, the behavior changes are very noticeable with strict screen time limits or even screen time bans.