13. Giving Your Kids a Kindle Fire

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In this chapter, you learn how to configure parental controls and Kindle FreeTime to create a safe environment for your child to enjoy the Kindle Fire. Topics include the following:

Setting up Kindle FreeTime

Teaching your kids how to use Kindle FreeTime

Parental controls for older children

The Kindle Fire is perfect for kids. The device itself is solid, with a display that’s 30 times harder than plastic, so accidental drops and bangs aren’t likely to do major damage.

The Kindle Fire offers two types of parental controls. Kindle FreeTime provides a child-friendly, customized interface and allows parents ...

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