Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

Hi folks, My step daughter has been having an issue with her 10 year old daughter possibly using her iPad for inapropriate messaging. So she has tried to check her iPad for this without success. It seems that her daughter has changed her password so that mum cannot take a look. The iPad has

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

The non technical answer is that parents need to be in this together, not flinging accusations around. No wonder children learn to behave badly. Those making the accusations may very well find their own child has not been an angel either now or in the future and they need to support your step

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

Hi Stephen, I could give details how to bypass the lock screen completely and reset the Passcode. BUT this will require you to restore the device, this means you'll lose ALL DATA on the device and be back to factory settings. So that is NOT what you want in this situation where you need to

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

Exactly my thoughts Ronni Tim. Just looking for a short cut I guess ! She will have to go with the other options or remove the iPad completely in my opinion. In fact the hammer would have been used by now if it were me ! ! On 14 Aug 2014, at 9:41 pm, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

Hi Stephen, Mediation is much better than confrontation! Tim posted very valid points in his reply. Cyber bullying / inappropriate activity / anti-social behaviour using technology needs to be addressed. Parents need to guide young children's online activities to prevent risks. Discuss with