Learn in the textbookDistortions of the Information Environment and Countermeasure Technologies
DefinitionParental control (ペアレンタルコントロール) refers to features and practices that let parents manage and restrict a child's use of smartphones, game consoles, PCs, and other devices.
ExplanationThe aim is to protect children from harmful information and online trouble. What can be configured depends on the device or service, and some let parents review how the child has been using it.
AnalogyIt is like parents deciding in advance which shows the TV in a child's room may play, and at what times.
Memory hook"Parental" comes from "parent." Who does the setting up is right there in the name.