Problems setting up old iPhone for the kids

So here's the deal, Got a new iPhone 6 (with which I am very happy) and decided to set my old iPhone 4 up as basically a house mobile, You know the one you give to the kids if they are going somewhere and need to take a phone.
Problem 1, Because the iPhone 4 is running iOS 7 i can't download and install find my friends so I can keep track of the kids. I get the message that I need iOS 8 or better to install this app. Apple doesn't maintain a iOS 7 version?
Problem 2, I was setting up restrictions on the phone and under content I selected to "never allow" a particular social network website. After setting the restrictions I opened safari to test and found that I had no problem accessing the barred website. What the...?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Step 1 is to access TC via AirPort Utility. It sounds like you are stalled at this step. Turn off your AirPort wireless for now. Connect an ethernet cable from your Mac to TC. Any of the 3 LAN ports will do as you've already connect your modem to the one WAN port. Open AirPort Utility. If you still do not see TC, perform a hard reset (with a paperclip). Try AU again. If TC comes up, follow the setup procedure according to what kind of setup you want. If you want to connect wirelessly, setup accordingly. Once you're satisfied with your setup, restart TC. Hopefully the green light will go on. Turn on your AirPort wireless and disconnect your ethernet cable.
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Hi,
I'm writting from a new Apple ID.
Yesterday i set my old iphone 4 for my mother. I own an iphone 5s.
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I created a new apple id with the same email, so I really don't know what to do anymore. I have applications that I payed for so I don't want them to be lost because of it.
And my 5s and ipad are registred to the old apple ID.
I am not able to call the support because I'm from Slovenia and it costs me to much to call.
Sincerely
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http://www.apple.com/support/appleid/contact/

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