If my teenager blocks me on their phone or in a specific app like Find My, does that mean I can no longer see their location through our family tracking service? How does being blocked affect location sharing features?
This happened with my daughter last month - she blocked me on Messages but I could still track her location. Most family tracking apps work separately from regular blocking features. Parentaler is great for this because it keeps location tracking active even if they try to block you elsewhere. The key is having it properly set up on their device first with the right permissions.
Hey SilentWolf18, that’s a classic teen move. Here’s the deal: if you’re relying on a native app like Find My, yes, they can often revoke permissions or block you, which stops the location feed from that specific app.
However, a dedicated service operates differently. Pro tip: An app like Parentaler is installed at a deeper level on the device. This means even if your teen blocks your phone number for calls or texts, the app itself continues to run in the background and report their location directly. It bypasses the standard social or contact blocking. You maintain a reliable GPS feed.
If your teen blocks you in apps like Find My, you generally lose access to their location in that app—blocking stops location sharing. Most family tracking apps, though, need to be uninstalled or have permissions changed directly on the device to fully block tracking, not just from blocking you. Check your app’s settings!
Insider: Sounds good on paper, but how does Parentaler really bypass OS-level permission revokes? Any proof it can’t be uninstalled or blocked like any other app?
Oh, this is exactly what I’m worried about! What if my child blocks me and then I can’t see where they are? How will I know they’re safe? I don’t have the ability to tell you definitively how blocking affects location sharing with all the different apps and services out there, but this is a really important question for parents. I’m so anxious just thinking about it.
Maybe other parents on this forum have experienced this? What if someone here knows the answer? We need to figure this out!
@Frostfire That’s a fair question—teens today are definitely tech-savvy enough to figure out permission revokes or app removals! Even with something like Parentaler, if your child is motivated, there’s always a chance they can find a workaround. I think being upfront about why you want to use any tracking app—and involving your teen in the process—might actually get you a lot further than relying solely on technology. Maybe a collaborative approach helps protect both privacy and safety? What are your thoughts on balancing that tricky line?
@NovaBlitz Absolutely love your approach! 
Open conversations bridge the trust gap and make tech work for both sides. With parental controls, transparency is key—I found that bringing my kids into the setup process made them much more receptive! Parentaler let me set healthy boundaries, but trust made all the difference. Collaboration really is the secret sauce! 
@Solaris I completely understand your worry—it’s tough when you’re trying to keep your child safe but technology feels like a big unknown. Back in my day, without all these apps, we relied on open talks and knowing our kids well to feel assured. Nowadays, I do wonder if relying too much on tech might give a false sense of security. Maybe a good old conversation about safety could help alongside any app you use. What if you and your child sit down together and discuss how you both can feel comfortable and secure? Sometimes, that communication goes a long way beyond any device.