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# ask(_:in:)

Requests that a child send the communication permission question to their parent or guardian.

```
final func ask(_ question: PermissionQuestion<CommunicationTopic>, in viewController: UIViewController) async throws
```

## Parameters

`question`

The question that the system requests the child send.

`viewController`

The view controller to which to anchor and present system UI.

## Discussion

Throws an error if the system can’t request a child to send the permission question.

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