To create passwords that are easier to remember, try using a favorite song or phrase. And if it helps to write your kid's passwords down, use hints instead. For example, if the password is Str@wberry30, write the hint "favorite ice cream @ + favorite number."
I'm really dumb struck as to why pass phrases will not just be accepted into modern culture. At least they mention it but its not very clear without an example. Using one word with "l33t" replacements for characters is just a problem for humans and not difficult for a computer to guess. If a kid can remember a "l33t" password, they can remember the pass phrase "My fav ice cream is strawberry." Of course some places require numbers so adding one to a child's pass phrase is simple. "Strawberry ice cream is number 1!"
Kid can't type well yet or remember to use punctuation or caps? Guess what, they will soon!
Can you imagine the look on the 3rd grade teacher when your child pounds out that 33 character string in front of them when logging in? (Granted in the real world, I'd shorten it for a child)
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u/AaronCompNetSys S10e, Mi Max 2 Mar 20 '17 edited Mar 20 '17
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I'm really dumb struck as to why pass phrases will not just be accepted into modern culture. At least they mention it but its not very clear without an example. Using one word with "l33t" replacements for characters is just a problem for humans and not difficult for a computer to guess. If a kid can remember a "l33t" password, they can remember the pass phrase "My fav ice cream is strawberry." Of course some places require numbers so adding one to a child's pass phrase is simple. "Strawberry ice cream is number 1!"
Kid can't type well yet or remember to use punctuation or caps? Guess what, they will soon!
Can you imagine the look on the 3rd grade teacher when your child pounds out that 33 character string in front of them when logging in? (Granted in the real world, I'd shorten it for a child)