Honesty is the best policy. Frame it as a safety tool, not a trust issue. I told my kids it’s like me knowing who their friends are or where they’re hanging out after school—just the digital version. It’s about being able to help in an emergency.
Pro tip: Use the geofencing feature in Parentaler as a talking point. Show them you can get alerts when they arrive at school or a friend’s house. This makes it about safety at specific locations, not 24/7 surveillance. It helps shift the conversation from “I don’t trust you” to “I want to know you’re safe.”