Lady Diana

ITunes should be asking for a credit card and passcode before for the download....that way a child would not know those numbers...we would hope.
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crochetetc

I just upgraded my itunes this week and had to agree to a waiver that stated that my password was still valid for 15 minutes after purchasing an app. What that means after reading fine print, is that I download a free app and let my kiddo play on it and she hits yes to buying things, I am held responsible for whatever she spent.

I have every restriction in place and we tested it and she can still buy things (only spent $1.29 on a song I wanted to test it) for the 15 minute window.

Really sucks it has this flaw because with Kids that have their own ipods the risk increases for them to buy something.

feffertim

Thanks for the info, thats exactly what happened. I will have to be more careful from now on, I had no idea this could happen.

galvestonangel

My 6 yr old grandson did the same thing. You do have to have a password but his 7 yr old sister knew the password and entered it for him. Neither of them realized the cost of the app. But they do now. I don't know if he got his money back or not.

clsurz

It is the responsibility of the owner of the iPad to be vigilent in who and how there iPad is used. Be vigilent in making sure you have parental controls on.......that a child cannot get in without you putting your password in for them...be with them when they are playing the games, etc.

App maker creates a software for folks to buy and use. They have no control on what we do with it once we do buy it or even get a free app. We alone are responsible for our children and grandchildren and the access we give them.

My GD played that game one day and asked me for my password to get coins and when I looked at it told her NO that I was not paying for coins.

We can't blame Apple, ITunes, App Creators and such for our actions or those of our children.

cabbagepatchkid

I've actually seen a news story about this same problem. I'm surprised they haven't fixed that glitch, yet!

azsupergram

Thank Goodness my grand daughters always get my permission before downloading an app. They do tend to focus on the free ones or $0.99 though, makes it easy to say yes.

feffertim

WHen the app creators make it so that children can purchase items in their games without having to use a password, then I think we can blame them. I was sitting with her when she was playing, and I did not realize what was happening, neither did she. I think that is deceptive, and no matter how vigilant you are, it can still happen.

Rosie the "Ripper"

I'm so sorry for your situation. I would fight it. In the meantime could you send your GD over to my place. She can teach me a little on the computer since I am not that savvy.

Poodles

cabbagepatchkid I too just heard on the news something about this problem in the Ipad, Ipod touch and the IPhone. Said they were working hard too solve the problem