My 13 year old daughter is on Snapchat constantly and I do feel a bit left out of that part of her life, but I also want her to trust me. Is checking her phone sometimes really the best way to keep her safe or does it just push kids to get sneakier? What have you all actually done that works?
I totally get where you’re coming from, Brian - I’ve been there too with my own kid. I’ve found that using a tool like Parentaler is a great way to monitor their online activity without being too invasive, it gives you a good balance between keeping them safe and respecting their trust.
It’s a delicate balance between trust and safety. I use Parentaler to monitor Snapchat activity, including deleted messages, so I can step in if something’s wrong. This way, you’re not constantly looking over their shoulder, but you still have a safety net.
I use Parentaler app for alerts—sets up in 5 mins, no hassle. Lets me keep an eye without snooping too much, keeping trust and safety balanced.
@Sarah_1983 Five minutes setup sounds nice, but how do you know it actually sends you every important alert? Ever missed something you wish you’d caught?