In today’s digital age, children grow up surrounded by technology, apps, social media, and online purchases. Alongside the opportunities offered by the digital world, there are also growing challenges—especially when it comes to safety and responsible use. In this context, the Greek government has introduced a new tool aimed at protecting minors: Kids Wallet. It is a digital wallet with parental control and age verification features, designed to bring order to the way children interact with technology.
This initiative perfectly aligns with the philosophy of Woli, the app that has been offering parents a safe and interactive way to teach children financial responsibility. Before we explore how these two initiatives come together, let’s first take a closer look at what Kids Wallet is and how it works.
What is Kids Wallet?
Kids Wallet is a new digital service from the Greek government, created to protect minors online. Its main goal is to allow parents to manage and monitor their children’s access to digital platforms, apps, and online services—particularly by providing age verification capabilities.
It addresses a real and pressing issue: many children gain access to content or services intended for adults, either because platforms don’t adequately enforce age limits or because children find ways to bypass restrictions. Kids Wallet aims to fix this by offering a state-certified parental control and verification tool.
How does it work?
Kids Wallet will be available as a mobile app and will serve as a digital ID and wallet for children, connected to their parents’ credentials. Through this, parents can:
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Approve or deny access to specific applications or websites.
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Set time limits for use.
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Monitor their child’s online activities.
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Verify their child’s age officially, allowing platforms to apply the correct content filters.
The service acts as a mediator between parents, children, and platforms, creating a protective “filter” that ensures children enjoy the internet in a safe and age-appropriate environment.
Why is this initiative important?
The value of Kids Wallet goes beyond just content control. It paves the way for a new digital culture, where children learn to use technology responsibly from an early age. At the same time, parents actively and consciously participate in their children’s digital lives, rather than remaining passive observers.
This initiative comes at a crucial moment, as social media use by children under 13—on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube—has skyrocketed, despite official age restrictions. Kids Wallet aims to restore balance by creating a structured and secure access framework.
What does it have in common with Woli?
Although Kids Wallet focuses on digital safety, the underlying philosophy is closely aligned with that of Woli. Let’s explore the key similarities between the two initiatives:
1. Parental Control
Woli allows parents to set limits on allowance, approve transactions, and view detailed spending by their children. Similarly, Kids Wallet gives parents control over their children’s digital activity. In both cases, parents are not restricting—rather, they are guiding their children.
2. Education and Responsibility
Woli’s core mission is financial education—teaching children to manage money responsibly, save, and set goals. Kids Wallet, while not financially oriented, promotes responsible digital behavior, using supervision and awareness as its main tools.
3. Protecting Childhood
Both platforms place child safety at the center: one in the financial domain, the other in the digital realm. They reduce risks and create a safe environment for exploration and learning.
4. Technology Serving the Family
Woli and Kids Wallet both demonstrate how technology can be used for good—empowering the parent-child relationship. They do not replace the parent’s role—they support it with the right tools.
Conclusion
Kids Wallet is a forward-thinking and much-needed initiative that acknowledges the need to protect children in the digital world. At the same time, it highlights the power of responsible technology in nurturing child development. Woli, with its similar approach in the financial space, proves that today’s families have powerful tools at their disposal to prepare children for a safe, confident, and well-balanced future.
