Kids and iPhone, iPod touch, & iPad

It seems like an iPhone, iPod, or even an iPad is practically a must-have for kids and teens these days. And while parents are glad to give their kids these powerful communication and entertainment devices, you may also have some concerns about what kind of content they can access on them. These articles will help you balance your child's use of technology while your desire to protect them.

While the iTunes Store is full of terrific content from music to movies to apps, not all of it is appropriate for children or teens. But what’s a parent who wants to let their kids access some parts of iTunes, but not others, to do? Use iTunes Parental Controls, that’s what.

For parents concerned about what their kids might see or do while using iPhones, iPads, or iPod touches, there are content restrictions built into iOS that allow them to control content, apps, and more.

A list of the apps and functions of the iPhone and iPod touch that iPhone parental controls can block or restrict.

With its great multimedia, gaming, and Internet features, the iPod touch is loved by kids and teens the world over--and many ask for it as a present for holidays or birthdays. Parents want to oblige but may also have some concerns about giving their kids unsupervised access to the Internet.

For you parents who have given your children an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, share your tips with other parents about how they can protect their kids while still letting them use the latest technology.

It’s increasingly common to see middle- and high-schoolers receive computers to help them with their school work. Parents seeking low-cost computers have many choices these days, among them iPads and netbooks. The question is: which is best for your teen?

Have you had to decide whether to give your teen a netbook or iPad for their schoolwork? If so, tell your story and explain the reasons for your decision here. Your insights will help other parents make good decisions.

The Parental Control tools built into iTunes allow parents to restrict what kinds of content their children can download or buy from the iTunes Store. However, parental controls apply to iTunes broadly, no matter who uses it, meaning that if the family shares the computer, the content parents can access is limited by their own settings.

Roadtrips, especially with kids, can feel longer than they are and can be stressful. But with the iPhone, iPad, and apps, you can make your trips more enjoyable, less stressful, and seem to fly by.