Parent Controls

Overview

KyberGate Parent gives parents three powerful controls over their child's school device: Pause Internet, Block Sites, and View Activity. These controls work alongside the school's filtering policies — parents can add restrictions but cannot override or weaken the school's protections.

Prerequisites

• KyberGate Parent app installed and linked to your child
• Your child's school device must be online
• Parent controls enabled by the school district

Steps

Pausing the Internet

1. Open the KyberGate Parent app
2. Select your child's profile
3. Tap Pause Internet
4. Choose a duration: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, or "Until I resume"
5. Tap Pause

The device will show: "Internet paused by parent. Focus on what matters."

To resume, tap Resume Internet.

Blocking Specific Sites

1. Open the app → Select your child
2. Tap Block Sites
3. Enter the domain (e.g., "youtube.com")
4. Tap Block

The site is immediately blocked. To unblock, go to Block Sites → My Blocked Sites → tap X.

Important: You cannot unblock sites that the school has blocked. Your block list only adds restrictions.

Viewing Activity

1. Open the app → Select your child
2. The Activity Feed shows recent websites with domain, timestamp, category, and duration
3. Tap any entry for details
4. Use Filter by date range, category, or time of day

Screen Time Charts

1. Tap Screen Time to see daily totals, category breakdown, weekly trends, and most-visited sites ranked by time spent

Tips

• Use Pause Internet during homework time to eliminate browsing distractions
• Block sites proactively before they become habits
• Check Activity weekly — look for patterns rather than individual pages
• If you see concerning activity (self-harm, bullying, violence searches), contact your school immediately
• Parent controls only affect the school device, not personal devices

FAQ

Q: Can I see exactly what my child types? A: The feed shows websites visited and search queries. It does not show keystrokes, chat messages, or document contents.

Q: Do my blocks apply during school hours? A: Yes. Your block list applies 24/7 on the school device. Teachers can temporarily override with a Teacher Override if needed for a lesson.

Q: Can I set a daily screen time limit? A: Screen time limits are on the roadmap. Currently, use Pause Internet to enforce breaks manually.

Q: Will I get alerts if my child searches for something dangerous? A: Yes, if Safety Alerts are enabled by your school. You'll receive push notifications for concerning searches.