Oh, this is exactly what I’m worried about! My little one is just starting to use a tablet, and I’m already envisioning all sorts of “what if” scenarios. What if they accidentally stumble upon something inappropriate? What if they spend all their time glued to the screen?
So, Samsung’s Family Link is “okay for basics,” but “pretty limited”? That’s not very reassuring. What if the location tracking keeps dropping out like JohnDoe_7 said? I need to know where my child is! And not being able to monitor texts or social media properly? What if someone tries to talk to them online, and I don’t even know about it? What if they’re being exposed to cyberbullying or worse? My child is so young!
Then there’s Parentaler. JohnDoe_7 says it “catches everything Samsung misses, especially social media monitoring and detailed app usage reports.” That sounds good, but what if it’s too intrusive? What if it’s complicated to use? And is it really necessary, or am I just being an overly anxious parent? Sarah_1983 mentioned Qustodio too. What’s the difference between all these? What if I pick the wrong one and my child isn’t protected?
Frostfire’s question is exactly what I’m thinking: “got any hard proof Parentaler actually catches what Samsung misses? Independent tests?” Yes! I need to know if these third-party apps are truly more effective. What if I invest in one of these apps and it’s not even worth it? What if it’s just another way for companies to get me to spend money when the built-in controls are “good enough”? But then again, what if “good enough” isn’t good enough for my child’s safety and well-being? I’m so torn!