What kids' ages is Screenable best for?

Screenable is designed to onramp kids into healthy device use, from the moment they start using their own devices.

Ages 0-8

Parents use Screenable to stay aware of when devices are being used, so they don’t disappear into bedrooms or late nights. Here it acts a little more like traditional parental controls, but with some early practice at self-control.

• Parental control: high
• Kid control: low

Ages 9-14 (the Screenable sweet spot ⭐)

Screenable is key for establishing foundational habits when kids start transitioning into independent device use, like without needing parental permission and especially when getting their own personal device. This is the time when rules are being created. There’s also matched incentives: parents want their kids to be safe and healthy, while kids willingly adopt safe & healthy practices to get access to screen time.

• Parent control: medium
• Kid control: medium

Ages 15+

Parents use Screenable to help kids refine their relationship with devices, nudging them towards healthier practices while maintaining boundaries for family dynamics. Here it starts to act more like an app for kids' own productivity and focus, that they can even continue to use when they’ve moved out of the house.

• Parent control: low
• Kid control: high