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Family Safety Audit
A 5-minute checklist to assess your home's digital safety. Get a personalized score and action plan based on your answers.
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Device Setup
Phones, tablets, and computers
Screen Time / Family Link is enabled on every child's device
Apple Screen Time (iOS) or Google Family Link (Android)
App installations require parental approval
Children cannot install new apps without you approving
Age-appropriate content filters are set
Movies, TV shows, books, and apps filtered by age rating
Downtime / Bedtime lock is configured
Device locks during sleep hours (e.g., 9pm–7am)
SafeSearch is enabled and locked on Google/Bing
Filters explicit results from search engines
Auto-update is enabled on all devices
Operating systems and apps update automatically for security
Location services reviewed for each app
Only essential apps have location access
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Network Security
Home WiFi and internet protection
Home router DNS is set to 1.1.1.3 (Cloudflare for Families)
Blocks malware and adult content network-wide
Router firmware was updated in the last 12 months
Login to router admin panel and check for updates
WiFi password is strong (12+ characters)
Long passphrases like "PurpleDog$Runs9" are best
Guest WiFi is separated from main network
Visitors don't have access to your main devices
VPN is available for public WiFi use
ProtonVPN has a free tier — install on family phones
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App Management
Social media, gaming, and chat apps
Roblox Account Restrictions are enabled
Settings → Privacy → Account Restrictions
Roblox chat is set to "Friends only"
Includes in-game and direct message chat
Roblox Parent PIN is set
Prevents children from changing settings
No Character.AI, Replika, or roleplay AI apps installed
These apps are not safe for children
Discord is restricted (or blocked) for children under 13
Most concerning conversations happen here
Social media accounts are set to Private
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat — all private
YouTube uses YouTube Kids OR Restricted Mode
Filters out inappropriate content
Photos and videos shared online are reviewed
No identifying information in backgrounds
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Passwords & Accounts
Account security across the family
Password manager is installed (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.)
Bitwarden is free and works for the whole family
Two-factor authentication on email accounts
Email is the most important account to protect
Two-factor authentication on social media
Prevents account takeover
No passwords are reused across accounts
If one site is hacked, others stay safe
Children know never to share passwords with friends
Including Roblox, gaming accounts, social media
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Family Communication
Open conversations and clear rules
Family digital rules are agreed upon and posted
No phones at table, no devices in bedrooms, etc.
Monthly check-in conversations are scheduled
"Did anything weird happen online this month?"
Children know they can come to you without punishment
"You won't lose your phone if you tell me"
Family code word is established for verification
Used to verify identity in unexpected situations
Children know warning signs of online predators
Strangers asking personal questions, gifts, secrets
No phones in bedrooms at night
Charge devices in common areas overnight
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Emergency Readiness
Be prepared if something goes wrong
Emergency contacts are saved on parent's phone
NCMEC: 1-800-843-5678, local police, FBI
You know how to take screenshots as evidence
Preserve evidence before blocking or deleting
Children know where to find help
DSK Emergency page bookmarked, hotlines saved
DSK Incident Response Guide is downloaded and reviewed
Step-by-step what to do if something happens