Why can't I delete unwanted apps from 4.2.1? The icons shake but the little x's are gone!

This just happened! I wanted to get rid of an app - as I've done for the past two years - by holding down the app until it shakes... But the little x's in the top left corner have vanished! Is this some sort of update? How do I delete apps on the iPod now? Thanks

You're welcome, you are going to need these settings the next couple of years, I set it up for my 12 year old, to prevent app installation or removal on his iPod

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