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Is it illegal to have an email under 13?

The Children's Online Privacy Act (COPPA), which went into effect in 2000, requires verifiable parental consent before a site or online service can collect or use personal information from kids under 13, and it's virtually impossible to offer many services – especially social networking or email — without collecting ...
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Can a 12 year old have an email account?

You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
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At what age can you have an email?

What is an appropriate age for a child to get an email account? Most email providers require that a user be 13 or older to sign up for an email account. This is not so different from other apps that kids will be asking to download soon enough.
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What happens to child Gmail when they turn 13?

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
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What happens to Apple ID when child turns 13?

Once your child reaches the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), they will be permitted to maintain their account without participating in Family Sharing.
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Can my 12 year old have her own Apple ID?

Children under 13 can't create an Apple ID on their own. (This age varies by region.) But if you're the family organizer or a guardian, you can create an Apple ID for your child.
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Should my 11 year old have their own Apple ID?

Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.
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What age should your parents stop checking your phone?

When you give a kid a device will determine how long a parent is going to be monitoring them, though not all parents agree on when they should give up control. As we showed in our previous survey coverage, parents tend to agree that they have to monitor kids up to about age 10.
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Is it illegal to have a Facebook under 13?

Facebook requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account (in some jurisdictions, this age limit may be higher). Creating an account with false info is a violation of our terms. This includes accounts registered on the behalf of someone under 13.
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What age is a child?

Children (1 year through 12 years) Adolescents (13 years through 17 years. They may also be referred to as teenagers depending on the context.) Adults (18 years or older)
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How do I create an email for my child under 13?

How to create a Gmail Account for children under 13
  1. Download the Family Link app.
  2. Open the Family Link app.
  3. In the top right, tap Create or +.
  4. Follow the instructions on screen to create your child's account.
  5. When you're done, a confirmation will show on the screen.
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Is email 50 years old?

Notable first uses of email

Ray Tomlinson is generally recognized as sending the first electronic mail, between two different computers on the ARPANET, in 1971.
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What is the best email for kids?

Recommendations for Kid-Friendly Email Providers
  1. Gmail. Gmail from Google has been around for over a decade and remains one of the most popular email providers. ...
  2. Outlook. Outlook from Microsoft is another popular email provider offering several features that make it a good choice for families. ...
  3. Zoho Mail. ...
  4. 4. Yahoo. ...
  5. iCloud.
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Does Google verify age?

If you meet the minimum age requirements, you can use a government ID to verify your age. You may also be able to verify your age with a credit card. If you use a credit card, any temporary authorization will be fully refunded. If you use an ID, Google will delete the image after verifying your age.
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What is the age requirement for TikTok?

13 is the minimum age according to TikTok's terms and conditions.
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Why is Google deleting my account because of age?

Your account may be disabled if you provided a date of birth that does not meet the minimum age requirements to own a Google Account. If you incorrectly entered your date of birth and your account has been disabled, learn how to re-enable your Google Account.
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Is a 13 year old a child?

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines child as, "A human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.” This is ratified by 192 of 194 member countries.
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Why should kids under 13 not have social media?

Parents should be conscious of the risks of youth using social media. These are further discussed below. Risks include being subject to cyberbullying and online harassment, placing inappropriate content online, Facebook depression, and decreased sleep.
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Is it OK to read your child's text messages?

Reading your child's text messages is not that different than eavesdropping or reading their diary.” She advises parents to stay in their lane by steering clear of needless snooping, whether trying to find out what your kids are saying or who they are hanging out with.
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Can your parents legally go through your room?

As a result of a recent decision handed down by the California Courts of Appeal, 1st District, police can legally search a minor's room without their consent as long as the minor's parents authorize the search.
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Can I see my childs texts?

View Text Message with Google Family Link. Google family link can allow you to see your kid's text messages, SMS text, and social media texts and block some activities.
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How to wipe an iPhone?

Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase all Contents and Settings. Enter your passcode or Apple ID password. Wait for all content to be safely removed from your device.
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Why does Apple ID say invalid birthday?

If you are entering your correct birthdate and continue to get an error message saying it is invalid, you may have accidentally entered in the wrong birthdate when setting up your Apple ID. You can view and change it from a browser or an iOS device. Check out Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID.
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How do I proof my iPhone for kids?

Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter your Screen Time passcode. Tap Content Restrictions, then tap Web Content. Choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites.
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