Google Family Link is a parental control application that allows parents to monitor and control their children’s activities on Android devices.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, By: Bambang Kelana Simpony, Technical Support Coordinator and Lecturer at BSI University, Tasikmalaya Campus
TASIKMALAYA — In an era of increasingly advanced technology, children’s use of gadgets has become one of the main concerns for parents. To overcome this concern, various Parental Control applications have emerged which are specifically designed to help monitor and control children’s gadget use. One of the leading applications in this regard is Google Family Link.
Google Family Link is an application parental control which allows parents to monitor and control their child’s activities on Android devices. This application was designed with the main aim of helping parents maintain the safety and comfort of their children when using gadgets. Through Google Family Link, parents can set usage time limits, limit access to inappropriate content, and track the location of children’s devices.
One of the standout features of Google Family Link is the ability to set usage time limits. Parents can determine a time schedule for when children can use the device, including limiting the duration of daily use. In this way, this application helps avoid excessive dependence on gadgets and ensures that children allocate sufficient time for other activities, such as studying, social interaction and outdoor play.
In addition, Google Family Link also allows parents to limit children’s access to content that is not age appropriate or that is deemed inappropriate. Parents can manage content filters and set limits on app purchases and in-app purchases. This provides parents with a sense of security, as they know that their children will not accidentally access content that is not suitable for them.
Another useful feature of Google Family Link is its ability to track the location of a child’s device. Parents can easily find out where their children are through their own mobile phones. This helps increase child safety and provides peace of mind for parents.
Although Google Family Link has helped many parents control their children’s gadget use, it is important to note that the use of this kind of application should be discussed and agreed upon with the child. Open communication between parents and children is essential to building mutual trust and understanding.
In an ever-growing digital world, Parental Control applications such as Google Family Link have become an effective tool for parents to keep their children safe and balanced in their use of gadgets. By utilizing the features provided, parents can better monitor and control their child’s gadget use, while still building a healthy and trusting relationship between parents and children.
