Trust & Control Modes

Give kids freedom to help — while giving parents control to guide.

Beenli is built for shared family devices. Kids get a warm, simple space to say “I did it!”, while parents choose how much of the hive they can see — from full trust to PIN-locked controls.

No matter which mode you choose, kids can never turn their own taps into honey without a grown-up approving it first.

Full Trust

Most freedom

Best for older kids and households that already have strong habits around honesty, devices, and money.

Best when

Your kids are older and comfortable navigating apps on their own.
You already talk openly about money, chores, and fairness.
You want to explore Beenli together without extra locks at first.

What kids see

Kids can explore the full app experience.

Parent/Child Mode

Simplified for kids

Great for kids who are ready to help, but still benefit from a simplified, kid-first view.

Best when

Your kids are roughly 5–10 and excited to help.
You want them to see only what matters: doing work and watching honey grow.
You prefer to keep task editing and setup in parent hands.

What kids see

Kids only see Tell Beenli and Honey Jar.

Parent/Child Mode + PIN

Most protection

Designed for younger kids and shared devices where you want extra guardrails around honey and settings.

Best when

Your kids are still learning basic device rules.
You use shared tablets or family computers that everyone can pick up.
You want an extra layer between kids and account-level changes.

What kids see

Kids still see Tell Beenli and Honey Jar — but can’t enter parent mode.

Built for busy, shared devices.

Families rarely use just one device. Beenli is designed for iPads on the kitchen counter, hand-me-down phones, and shared laptops. Trust modes ensure kids only see what they should — without constant sign-in juggling.

Beenli runs in the browser, so it works on iPads, phones, laptops, and shared family devices.
One account owner stays signed in; hive members don’t need their own logins.
Trust modes decide what kids can reach on any device, rather than relying on fragile login/logout cycles.
Parents can quickly step into parent mode for Payday, approvals, and setup — then drop back to the kid view.

How each mode works

Prefer more details before choosing a mode? Open each section to see what kids can do, what parents control, and when families usually pick that setting.

Full Trust

Best for older kids and households that already have strong habits around honesty, devices, and money.

What kids can do

Kids can log tasks, explore jars and goals, and see history.
Parents still approve Payday — no honey is created without review.
No PIN required to move between different parts of the app.

Why families choose it

Maximum speed and flexibility
Encourages honesty and independence

Parent/Child Mode

Great for kids who are ready to help, but still benefit from a simplified, kid-first view.

What kids can do

Removes extra screens and settings that can feel confusing.
Kids can switch between Tell Beenli and Honey Jar freely.
Parents keep access to the full app for setup and approvals.

Why families choose it

Keeps things simple and joyful
Reduces “button tapping” accidents

Parent/Child Mode + PIN

Designed for younger kids and shared devices where you want extra guardrails around honey and settings.

What kids can do

Switching into parent mode requires a PIN only grown-ups know.
Prevents kids from approving their own honey or changing payout values.
Protects sibling fairness by blocking accidental deletes or edits.

Why families choose it

Strongest guardrails for young kids
Ideal for shared and high-traffic devices

Quick comparison

Mode	Full Trust	Parent/Child Mode	Parent/Child Mode + PIN
Kid view	Full app experience	Tell Beenli & Honey Jar	Tell Beenli & Honey Jar
Parent review	Required at Payday to turn tasks into honey	Required at Payday to turn tasks into honey	Required at Payday to turn tasks into honey
Parent mode access	No PIN; grown-ups can move freely	No PIN; parents can switch views any time	PIN required to enter parent mode
Protects from	Kids still can't create honey without review, but can explore more settings.	Kids don't see task setup, approvals, or account settings by default.	Helps prevent self-approvals, payout changes, and sibling edits or deletions.

Ready to pick a mode?

Start your hive and choose the trust level that fits your family.

You can change trust modes anytime. Many families start with Parent/Child Mode, then move to PIN or Full Trust as kids grow and routines settle in.

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