Documentation Parent Guide Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Set screen time limits, content filters, and age restrictions.

Iwelabi provides comprehensive parental controls to ensure a safe, balanced reading experience for your children.

Accessing Parental Controls

  1. Navigate to My Children
  2. Select the child's profile
  3. Click Settings or Parental Controls

Screen Time Management

Daily Time Limits

Set maximum reading time per day:

  • 30 minutes - Light reading
  • 1 hour - Moderate (recommended)
  • 2 hours - Extended sessions
  • Unlimited - No restrictions

Reading Time Windows

Define when reading is allowed:

  • Set start time (e.g., 8:00 AM)
  • Set end time (e.g., 8:00 PM)
  • Different settings for weekdays/weekends
Use reading windows to prevent late-night screen time while encouraging daytime reading.

Weekend Override

Allow different limits on weekends:

  • Extended reading time
  • Later end times
  • More flexibility

Content Filtering

Age-Based Filtering

Automatically filter content based on your child's age:

  • 0-3 years: Baby books only
  • 4-6 years: Early readers
  • 7-9 years: Chapter books
  • 10-12 years: Middle grade
  • 13+: Young adult

Category Blocking

Block specific categories:

  • Scary Stories
  • Fantasy/Magic
  • Adventure
  • Educational Only

Manual Approval

Require approval before accessing:

  • New books
  • Community features
  • External links

Social Features

Control social interactions:

Feature Options
Leaderboards Show / Hide
Classroom Chat Enable / Disable
Friend Requests Allow / Block
Profile Visibility Public / Private

Download Permissions

Control offline access:

  • Allow book downloads
  • Limit storage usage
  • Auto-delete after reading

Notification Settings

Choose which notifications to receive:

  • ✅ Achievement alerts
  • ✅ Weekly progress reports
  • ✅ Streak reminders
  • ✅ Reward requests
  • ⬜ Marketing messages

Saving Changes

  1. Make your selections
  2. Click Save Settings
  3. Changes apply immediately
  4. Review periodically as your child grows