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
- Navigate to My Children
- Select the child's profile
- 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
- Make your selections
- Click Save Settings
- Changes apply immediately
- Review periodically as your child grows