We are getting our two kids, both slightly under 13, G2's for Christmas. According to the Android User's Guide ...
I've seen linked email accounts where it's formatted like yourname+kidsname@gmail.com but I'm not sure if we want to go that route or if it will even work. We could always create a Google account for them using one of our birthdates but I'm not 100% comfortable with that either. So what is the general consensus on the best way to handle setting up accounts for children?
We don't really care if the kids don't have gmail, talk, or calendar but we want them to be able to download apps and games. Well Google won't let you create an account for anyone under 13 years old. I know there are other children out there who have Android phones and are able to download apps/games.You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Android Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
I've seen linked email accounts where it's formatted like yourname+kidsname@gmail.com but I'm not sure if we want to go that route or if it will even work. We could always create a Google account for them using one of our birthdates but I'm not 100% comfortable with that either. So what is the general consensus on the best way to handle setting up accounts for children?