Why this matters:How to recognise this workaround on your side, and what closes it on your side — without telling you how to do the workaround.
Trick ID
AC-007
Category
account
Still works
closed
Effort
moderate
Last checked
2026-08-16
Age band
10-12, 13-15
Jurisdiction
global
Detection
Child account suddenly acquires adult account privileges, or age rating blocks cease functioning.
Fix (technical)
Changing a child‚s birthdate on Apple Account or Google Account requires adult family organizer approval or government ID/credit card verification3. Ensure parent account retains Family Organizer role.
Fix (relational)
Talk about age ratings in media and games, explaining why restrictions exist for privacy and safety.
Residual risk
If child creates a completely new standalone account with a false birthdate, age checks are bypassed on that new account.
Sources
apple-mac-asktobuy
google-family-pixel-en
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Standing of evidence
Primary (first-hand or regulatory source)
Last verified
2026-08-16
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