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Why does my Xbox keep saying I need a parent?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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Why is my Xbox making me add a parent?

If the date of birth shows that the account owner is under the age of majority (for example, 18 in the U.S.), parental consent is required to complete account creation for an Xbox profile. Select Edit profile info to change any details, as needed, and then select Save.
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Why does Xbox say I need to ask a parent for permission?

On the Xbox console

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings. Select Manage family members and choose a child account. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customise > Buy & download. Select On in the Ask a parent box.
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Why does my Xbox say I need a parent to buy something?

If you're an adult, but you got a message asking for parental consent, it's because you're a child in your Microsoft family. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to System > Settings > Account > Family settings.
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Why is Microsoft saying I need parent permission?

Helping users safely navigate web, app, and game content is one of Microsoft's top priorities. If you live in a region that requires permission to create an account and access Microsoft services, you may be prompted to request or give parental consent.
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XBOX ONE - HOW TO TURN OFF PARENTAL CONTROLS!

How do I turn off parent asking on Xbox?

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  1. Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account. Family page settings.
  2. Find the child's name and select More options > Spending.
  3. Under the Ask to buy section, switch Needs organizer approval to buy things to Off."
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How do I change my age on Xbox One?

Set content restrictions by age
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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How do I change my Xbox age as a child?

Sign in to your account. Select Manage my child's profile info. Select Edit this child's personal info. Update birthdate and select Save.
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What happens after you turn 18 on a Xbox child account?

If you're over the age of 18, have your parent remove you from the family. They'll have to sign in to account.microsoft.com/family, select your profile, and select remove. If you're unable to clear the message, contact Xbox Support.
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How do I turn off parental controls?

Procedure
  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. Tap Menu.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Parental controls.
  5. Slide to turn Parental controls to OFF.
  6. Enter 4 Digit PIN.
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Why is my Xbox account age restricted?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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How do I change my child's date of birth on Microsoft account?

Using the adult Microsoft account, sign in to your account on family.microsoft.com. Choose the family member, select then Manage consent. In the Manage permissions page of the child's account you want to change, at the right, select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.
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How do I change my child's Microsoft account to normal?

To promote a child account to an adult account
  1. Sign in to Xbox Live by using the account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings and then select Account.
  3. Select Promote Child Account. ...
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to promote the account.
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How can I change my date of birth?

You cannot change the birth date in the birth register. However you can file a declaratory suit to declare your correct date of birth and keep the copy of the court decree with your certificates which will solve your purpose.
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Why can't i change my date of birth Xbox?

Your Xbox calculates your age based on your date of birth — if your birthday is wrong on your Microsoft account, you'll have to update the year you were born. To add or update a birthdate, you'll have to do so on a web browser rather than through your Xbox's settings.
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How do I change parent settings?

At the top right, tap the profile icon. Parental controls. Turn on Parental controls. To protect parental controls, create a PIN your child doesn't know.
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How do I change my date of birth on my Microsoft account under 13?

Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website. Select Edit your personal info. Change your birthdate, and select Save.
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Can a child under 13 have a Microsoft account?

For under-thirteens: Parental consent required

If your child is under 13, they'll be asked to have you provide consent for their account. Click “I'm a parent or guardian”.
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How can I change my date of birth and year?

To legally change your birth date, you must petition the court and provide compelling evidence that the data listed on the current birth certificate is incorrect.
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Why does my Xbox think I'm a child?

We understand that you're experiencing an issue concerning the account in use appearing as a child account on console, as well as on mobile. The reason for either is that it may not be recognizing updated data for either console or on mobile.
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How do I get rid of age restrictions on Xbox game pass?

Under Content restrictions select Apply age filters, and then select the current age filter. Under Allow content suitable for change the age limit to Age 18+ (unrestricted), and then select Save.
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How do you Unrestrict a child account on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Enter a password or passkey to authorize the change. Select the account you want to remove, then select Remove <member name> from family.
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Why can't I stop parental controls?

Parental controls on an Android phone or tablet limit what sort of apps and movies a user can download, and require parents to approve any in-app purchases. If you use the Google Family Link app to set parental controls, you can't turn off parental controls until the child is 13 years old.
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