Why do apps ask for your age?

Some apps are designed for older people and adults, this can be due to the content on the app, the data that is stored on the users, or could be due to the aim of the app (for example dating apps). The reason most social media services use an age limit of 13 or over is in part because of a law in the USA.

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Why do some apps ask for age?

The age limit is 13 because of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which was passed in 1998. COPPA restricts websites from tracking data on children under 13, which is why most apps do not want kids younger than 13 to join.

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Why is 13 an appropriate age to use social media?

It is also important for parents to realize that 13 is the minimum age for most social media sites. 13 years is the age set by Congress in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which prohibits websites from collecting information on children younger than 13 years without parental permission.

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Why do people keep asking my age?

The point of someone asking your age is almost always so that the asker can make a judgment about you based on that age—what other reason is there? Finding out your age is a way for people to size you up, put you in a specific box, determine their expectations for you, and decide whether you meet them sufficiently.

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How do I get around age restrictions on app Store?

Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, then tap Content Restrictions. Choose the settings that you want for each feature or setting under Allowed Store Content.

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iPhone 13/13 Pro: How to Restrict Apps By Age

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How do I turn off age restrictions on apps?

Android app
  1. Sign in to your account.
  2. At the top right, tap your profile photo .
  3. Tap Settings General.
  4. Turn on or off Restricted Mode.

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How do I turn off 18+ on my iPhone?

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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Is it OK to ask age?

As a general rule, you don't want to ask about age if there is any possibility of offending the person. If the person is very clearly young, then it may not be an issue but you just never know. Even if it seems like a young person, age tends to be something that you want to avoid in conversation.

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Is it rude to ask age in Korea?

Asking someone you've just met how old they are may be impolite in many cultures, but in South Korea it's one of the first questions people ask one another.

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Should I reveal my age?

They fear that their competence and success at work might be undermined if their colleagues and clients know how old (young) they are and their age becomes the main focus. Dr Christiane Northrup, an expert on women's health, recommends you never reveal your age, and for a very compelling reason.

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What is the age limit for social media in Australia?

As part of their privacy policies, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube specify that users must be at least 13 years old. Parents may be unaware of this requirement.

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What age should a girl get Snapchat?

Common Sense Media rates Snapchat OK for teens 16 and up, mainly because of the exposure to age-inappropriate content and the marketing ploys, such as quizzes, that collect data.

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Is TikTok safe for my 13 year old?

Jean Twenge, our nation's leading researcher on how social media impacts child and adolescent development, recommends that no child under 13 should be on any social media, including TikTok. And I would add that many 13-year-olds aren't ready. TikTok offers a curated version of their app for under-13s. Don't use it.

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What happens if you don't verify your age on Google?

If you choose not to set up supervision or verify you're old enough to manage your account within 14 days, your account will be disabled and your account information will be deleted after 30 days.

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What age is TikTok for?

TikTok is a video-sharing platform where you can watch and create videos, and livestream. The app has an age-rating of 13+. Users can browse different videos on TikTok via a personalised feed known as the 'For You Page'. You can also search for content using topics or hashtags.

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How do you make it so your parents don't have to approve your apps?

Permissions.
  1. Open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls. Devices.
  4. Select your child's device. App permissions.
  5. Select a permission.
  6. Below your child's device, switch the permission on or off.

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Can a 19 year old date a 22 year old in Korea?

The Age of Consent in South Korea is 20 years old. The age of consent is the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent to participation in sexual activity.

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What age gap is acceptable in Korea?

An age gap of 12 years is significant in Korean culture because it means that the couple is a full zodiac cycle apart.

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Can a 19 year old date a 18 year old in Korea?

The age of consent in Korea is 20, so if you date an 18-year-old at 14 then by the time you're 16 and they're 20… it would be pretty illegal. I'd say you should not date with a four-year gap as a minor, it's not an agreeable situation and a 14-year-old is severely different from an 18-year-old.

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Is it inappropriate to ask a girl her age?

In social circumstances, Miss Manners has always thought it ridiculous to consider one's age an embarrassment. Nevertheless, it is — to many gentlemen, as well as ladies — and therefore, that question should not be asked of anyone except children.

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Should I give my age online?

It is not illegal to lie about your birth date or provide false information on an online dating app like Tinder or eHarmony. However, in misrepresenting your age, you will have violated the Terms of Service of those respective apps.

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Why can't I access over 18 sites?

Why can ti access over 18 sites on my android? It is likely that you have enabled your device to access over 18 sites on your Android. To ensure that you can securely access these sites, it is recommended that you adjust the security settings on your device.

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How can I shut down my daughters iPhone?

On your child's iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Child's iPhone. To schedule downtime for your child, enter the start and end times, then tap Set Downtime.

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Can my child turn off Screen Time?

When you create a Google Account for your child with Family Link, you can set screen time limits on their Android device or Chromebook. You can set your child's Android device or Chromebook to lock after they've used it for a certain amount of time or when you think they need downtime.

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