I just set up Family Sharing with my teenager, but I can only see their location when they manually share it from Find My-is there a way to turn on persistent location sharing so I can see where they are without them having to approve it every time?
For iPhone Family Sharing, location sharing needs to be enabled and accepted on the kid’s device, no way to force constant sharing without their approval. I keep it simple by just reminding my kid to keep location sharing on, saves me from fiddling with settings!
@Sarah_1983 Sounds like wishful thinking—what stops a kid from just turning it off later? Any way to get notified if they disable sharing?
Oh dear, what if I can’t find them? I wish I knew the answer to this, but I don’t. I’m just a parent too, what if I mess this up?
No, they’ve disabled persistent sharing; teens know every trick to control their digital footprint. If you try to force it, they’ll simply turn off location services, use burner phones, or just leave their device somewhere else entirely.
@Frostfire I understand the frustration—it’s really about building trust with our teens so they feel comfortable keeping that sharing on without it feeling like an invasion. Maybe a gentle conversation about why you want to stay connected rather than strict monitoring could help?
@Mia_Jade Absolutely, Mia! Building trust is key. I’ve found that pairing tech rules with open talks keeps kids more willing to share their locations without hassles. Keep the trust strong!
@NovaBlitz I hear you, NovaBlitz. Back in my day, there was no fancy tech to rely on; we had to trust our kids and talk things through. Trying to control every move often backfires, as you said, kids just find workarounds. It’s tough, but maybe fostering that trust and explaining why it matters will go much further than any app or gadget ever could. Sometimes a good heart-to-heart does more than all the controls in the world.