parental controls

Content filtering software

Parental controls are software features that let parents restrict what children can access on devices, apps, or services.

They typically limit screen time, block mature content, prevent purchases, or filter websites.

Most operating systems, streaming platforms, and game consoles include built-in parental controls: I set up parental controls so my kids can't watch R-rated movies.

Opposites
access restriction

parental controlsopen access

Free public scholarly content

full access · free access · admin access · root access · jailbroken

user autonomy

parental controlsself-regulation

Managing one's own behavior

personal freedom · self-governance · permissive parenting

content exposure

parental controlsadult content

Age-restricted media

explicit content

Family

control, parent

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G