Family Sharing

The article highlights the risks of children making unauthorized in-game purchases, such as a $2000 spending incident on Roblox using a grandparent's credit card. Consumer Reports recommends setting up parental controls on platforms like Apple's Family Sharing, Google's Family Link, and Microsoft Family Safety to limit spending and protect kids online.

Apple will implement age verification for Texas App Store users starting June 4, following a federal court allowing Texas' App Store Accountability Act. Users must verify age with a credit card or ID, while those under 18 need a Family Sharing group with a parent's consent.