Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts
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The Digital Childhood Institute filed a complaint with the FTC in October 2025, alleging that Google undermines parental control over children's accounts. The complaint, initiated by institute president Melissa McKay, centers on Google's policy of allowing children to disable parental supervision features, such as those in Family Link, once they reach the minimum age in their country, often 13. This includes disabling supervised experiences on YouTube and adding payment methods to Google Pay. McKay argues that Google is overstepping its boundaries and reframing parents as a temporary inconvenience. She believes this practice is predatory and a breach of duty of care, as it allows minors to terminate parental oversight at a critical stage of development.
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