A method and apparatus for parent-controlled short message service

The method for processing a short message service (SMS) call for the subscriber communication device is provided. The method comprises the steps of: receiving an SMS request for the communication device at a short message service center; Family access control information received for the communication device, the method comprising: accessing a family access control database, which stores; On the basis of the information detected in the database comprises the step of determining that the short message service request should be denied is to be accepted.