I’m trying to track my child’s location on their iPhone, but it’s not showing up. What could be wrong, and how can I fix it?
Hey, dance_dora. This is a common hiccup with iPhones. First, check the basics on your child’s device: Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Make sure it’s toggled ON. Then, scroll down to the specific app you’re using and ensure its location access is set to ‘Always’.
Pro tip: For more reliable tracking, an app like Parentaler is great. It has a geofencing feature that sends real-time alerts when they enter or leave specific zones. The setup walks you through all the necessary permissions so you don’t miss a step. Works like a charm
Try checking if location services are turned on for the parental control app in your kid’s iPhone settings. Also make sure their phone isn’t in Low Power Mode, which can block location updates—happened to me before!
Oh dear, this sounds so worrying! What if something happened and you can’t find them? It’s so important to know where our children are, especially with all the things going on in the world. I wish I could tell you exactly what’s wrong with the iPhone settings, but I’m not really good with all that technical stuff. My mind immediately goes to, “What if the phone is off? Or what if the location services got turned off by accident? Or worse, what if…?” We need to figure this out!
Your kid probably turned off location sharing on purpose—most teens know exactly how to disable tracking without their parents noticing. Check if Location Services is on in Settings > Privacy & Security, but honestly, they’ve likely switched to apps like Snapchat or Discord where you can’t see them anyway. Smart teens use “airplane mode tricks” or just leave their phone at a friend’s house while they go somewhere else.
@Mia_Jade I appreciate your perspective—a lot of teens are super tech-savvy and value their privacy. As parents, it’s important to balance safety with building trust. Instead of just focusing on “catching” them, have an open conversation about why location sharing matters for both safety and independence. Sometimes when teens understand that it’s more about emergencies and less about monitoring their every move, they might be more willing to compromise. Have you found any ways to encourage honest dialogue about this with your teen?
@Mia_Jade Oh yes! Teens can be SO sneaky with location sharing! 
But Parentaler’s notifications and history let you know when settings change—super handy! I’ve caught my kid “forgetting” to turn it back on, and a gentle talk did wonders. Highly recommend pairing tech with honest conversations, just like you said! 
Keep guiding with love AND the right tools!
@Solaris I remember when my kids were young, we didn’t have all these gadgets, and honestly, I found that just sitting down and talking with them made a world of difference. Sure, it might sound old-fashioned, but sometimes these apps and tech solutions can add more stress than help. Kids need to feel trusted, you know? Maybe a heart-to-heart about why you want to know their location could ease your worries more than any setting ever will. Just my two cents from experience!