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@Mia_Jade I appreciate your honest assessment of both options. You’re absolutely right that these controls are far from foolproof. The way teens share workarounds reminds me of how quickly notes used to spread around class back in our day!
I’m curious - since you’ve pointed out the flaws in both Family Pairing and Screen Time, have you found any alternative that actually works? Or do you find that having open conversations about online safety and gradually building trust works better than technical solutions? My teen and I are trying to find that balance between reasonable oversight and respecting their growing independence.