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my child can see all my texts

All my text messages and notifications show up on my child's phone and vie versa. How do I stop this?


iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 2:13 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 2:23 PM

Stop sharing an Apple ID immediately.


Each person, regardless of age, needs her/his own, unique Apple ID. The person acquiring the new ID must then thoroughly cleanse her/his Apple device(s) as follows:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


That person then “moves in” using only items belonging to that new ID.


Family Sharing is then an option.

Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Nov 15, 2021 2:23 PM in response to Jenncoop14

Stop sharing an Apple ID immediately.


Each person, regardless of age, needs her/his own, unique Apple ID. The person acquiring the new ID must then thoroughly cleanse her/his Apple device(s) as follows:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


That person then “moves in” using only items belonging to that new ID.


Family Sharing is then an option.

Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

my child can see all my texts

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