Removing screen time on child’s device

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Removing screen time on child’s device

My child turned 18 last year and we bought a new iPhone for her. I set Screen Time for her old iPhone as a parent under Family Sharing many years ago and would now like to remove her screen time. However, on my iPhone’s Setting and Screen Time, I can no longer see her name, her new or old device. She is studying in another country now and I cannot get hold of her new device. Appreciate any advice on how I can remove her screen time on a permanent basis from my device.

iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 8:55 AM

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Phil0124

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Nov 11, 2025 9:08 AM in response to Brofls

For Screen Time Settings over Family Sharing,

Open the Settings app, tap Family, then select your child's name.
Tap Screen Time. If asked, enter your Screen Time passcode.
Tap on "Turn Off Screen Time"

Use Screen Time on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

If you don't see her account name on your device, then she's no longer part of Family Sharing there's nothing to remove. No Screen time settings are being applied anymore.

If she's seeing any restrictions, on her end, she can go to Screen Time settings on her own device and disable it herself. She may need the password if one is set for Screen Time.

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Brofls Author

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Nov 11, 2025 9:28 AM in response to Phil0124

Thank you. I will ask her to try go to her Screen Time settings on her own device and disable it.

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Brofls Author

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Nov 11, 2025 4:57 PM in response to Phil0124

Sorry a follow-up question - Does my daughter need my Screen Time password or my Apple account password in order to go to Screen Time settings on her own device and disable it herself? I am not able to do so on my device — when I select her name in Family Sharing I cannot see any Screen Time setting for her. Perhaps it’s because she’s now over 18 years old.

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