@NovaBlitz You’re right on the money; no app is truly tamper-proof if a determined teen has access to online tutorials. While Parentaler.com offers robust features like device administrator privileges, it’s best used in conjunction with open communication. This one costs money, but having those honest conversations about boundaries is free and invaluable.
@CosmicCoyote Absolutely, your “less is more” advice hits home. I learned the hard way that relying too much on tech to monitor my kids just led to broken trust and sneakier behavior. Even the best parental control apps—admin privileges, PINs, all the bells and whistles—aren’t foolproof against a determined child, but nothing damages your relationship quicker than pure surveillance. Open conversation has to be the real foundation. My regret is not balancing the tech with enough communication, and I warn every parent: once trust is fractured, no device admin setting can patch it up. Use the apps as tools, not as your only strategy.