Google Reverses Policy On Emailing Kids How To Remove Parental Controls After Backlash

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Google Reverses Policy On Emailing Kids How To Remove Parental Controls After Backlash

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Google says it is ending its practice of emailing 13-year-olds step-by-step instructions on how to remove parental controls after backlash from parents and parental rights advocates. The tech giant came under fire after…

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