Is there an app to track my son's ipod touch usage?

[ThelmaLou]

I'm not interested in how much time he's listening to music, but how much time he's playing games, emailing, etc... Safari is locked, so he can't surf the net. But I think the amt. of time he says he spends is way less than he actually spends. I don't necessarily think he's dishonest, just not realistic.

[3littlekeets]

You could always just take the charger and gauge it that way :lol:

[Suzanne in ABQ]

You could always just take the charger and gauge it that way :lol:

 

 

That's exactly what I do. Ds has to bring it to me to charge it. I decide when to charge it, and when to give it back.

[6packofun]

Maybe this link will help if you're interested in parental controls? http://knol.google.com/k/how-to-setup-parental-controls-on-iphone-ipod-touch-os-3-0-edition#

 

Sometimes these things can be more time/trouble than they're worth, so check it out and decide for yourself. lol

[Joanne]

If you are open to related feedback, not just the answer to your question.........

 

How old is he?

Is he appropriately playing, engaging with in person others, spending time reading, outside, chores, school, activities and friends? Are there settings in which you don't allow the Ipod Touch? Does he use it courteously, in other words, not while conversing with others, at a restaurant, etc?

[Smithie]

My advice depends on age.

 

A ten-year-old? You control the charger.

 

A fifteen-year-old? You enforce appropriate social manners (no texting at the table, no hiding in your room with the iPod when Grandma is visiting, no skipping out on regular family activities), but other than that it's hands-off as he learns to manage his screen time.

[gingersmom]

My kids must be abnormal. We have had 2 Ipod touches for about 2 years. They sit in my pocketbook. They only time they use them is on long car rides or when we are at the skating rink waiting for one or the other for hours.

 

How does your son email without Safari?