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Google launches Family Link to help parents track and manage their child's Android usage

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A common complaint against the censorship of vulgarity on the web to protect children is that organizations are doing the work of parents. In other words, parents should instead be monitoring the activities of minors — not the government or other organizations. Yeah, that…
A common complaint against the censorship of vulgarity on the web to protect children is that organizations are doing the work of parents. In other words, parents should instead be monitoring the activities of minors — not the government or other organizations. Yeah, that is a fair point, but easier said than done. Nowadays, children are often more tech savvy than their guardians, making it a tough affair. Not to mention, many modern parents are overworked and tired — they simply do not have the tools to stay on top of it.
Today, Google launches early access to a new app which helps parents to track and manage their child’s Android usage. Called “Family Link,” it is designed to be easy to use, while not ruining the experience for the minor user. Unfortunately, there is one big catch — it requires Android 7.0. This is a problem, as most Android devices are running older versions of the mobile operating system.
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