Can parental controls see everything your child does on their phone and apps?

@Frostfire It’s always a good point to wonder if kids can bypass these controls with VPNs or secret browsers. Back in my day, well before all this digital stuff, we just had to keep an eye out and have conversations about trust and boundaries. These apps might catch some things, but nothing replaces open talk and understanding between parent and child. Sometimes too much spying can harm that trust more than help. My experience was more about knowing your child’s friends and habits personally rather than through screens. What do you think—do you feel the tech might create distance instead of helping?