[amagrude]

You control the network that device is on. Block and/or track access using that fact.

I use a combination of DNS via https://1.1.1.1/ and WiFi/DHCP via https://eero.com/.

Works great.

Yes. This should be way easier.

[jollyllama]

Until your kid learns how to boot linux and run aircrack-ng to get into the neighbor's wifi because you're restricting the internet access...

Ask me how I know

[bluefirebrand]

Then at least they are learning some critical thinking and some valuable IT skills.

I think that's probably a win for most parents.

[GuB-42]

And then, at some point, hacking systems becomes a lot more fun than playing video games.

A lot of kids learned about hacking (the good and the bad kind) this way.

[runnerup]

Hahaha at that point I’m not sure anything works better than frequent and empathetic conversation. I’ve known kids in middle school figure out how to make $200 or so to buy their own devices to stash away for personal use.

[konschubert]

Well, good on you!

[giantg2]

I schedule my wifi to turn off when people should be asleep. That can help depending on the device.