Controls not reviewed after updates or age changes
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PM-021parental-misconfigurationstill active
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
PM-021
Category
parental-misconfiguration
Still works
still active
Effort
moderate
Last checked
2026-08-16
Age band
10-12, 13-15
Jurisdiction
global
Detection
No review date, no device/account inventory, or the settings do not match the child’s present age and routines.
Fix (technical)
eSafety advises that controls be reviewed and updated regularly; (siehe ui_strings_ref). Set a recurring, documented review. [esafety-parental-controls; apple-screen-time]
Fix (relational)
Use the review to grant age-appropriate autonomy as well as to close gaps.
Residual risk
A recurring review is only useful if changes are actually discussed and applied.
Sources
esafety-parental-controls
projuventute-rules
Why trust this page?
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Standing of evidence
Primary (first-hand or regulatory source)
Last verified
2026-08-16
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