We have three teenagers. Two of them drive. One of them we really don't have any concerns with but in the event of an abduction or something horrible. . .sure would be nice to attempt to track the phone. One of them we don't worry TOO much about but probably should keep a closer eye on in terms of websites visited, etc. The other child. . . Pretty much needs a lot of monitoring for multiple reasons I won't get into.
In doing some research, the options are overwhelming. Some of the programs are no longer available for sale. Some aren't even legal. I have no desire to monitor phone calls, record them, remotely look thru their cameras, etc. They are kids. They are going to make mistakes. They need to learn from them. BUT, if they are frequenting inappropriate websites I'd like to be alerted. If they aren't answering their phone, I'd like to see where they are. If I suspect illegal activity, I AM going to monitor. Don't bet me wrong, I truly do not want to be a "helicopter parent". They will know about their phones being monitored much like we have told them all their phones will be made available to us at anytime should we want to check in on them. Don't like it? Too bad. Our job is to raise them. We need to keep them safe. We need to provide their basic essentials. A cell phone is a bonus for them.
That said, looking for something to monitor website history, text messages, and track location if needed on cell phones. Anyone have some experience? If you would prefer to PM me, it will be kept confidential.
In doing some research, the options are overwhelming. Some of the programs are no longer available for sale. Some aren't even legal. I have no desire to monitor phone calls, record them, remotely look thru their cameras, etc. They are kids. They are going to make mistakes. They need to learn from them. BUT, if they are frequenting inappropriate websites I'd like to be alerted. If they aren't answering their phone, I'd like to see where they are. If I suspect illegal activity, I AM going to monitor. Don't bet me wrong, I truly do not want to be a "helicopter parent". They will know about their phones being monitored much like we have told them all their phones will be made available to us at anytime should we want to check in on them. Don't like it? Too bad. Our job is to raise them. We need to keep them safe. We need to provide their basic essentials. A cell phone is a bonus for them.
That said, looking for something to monitor website history, text messages, and track location if needed on cell phones. Anyone have some experience? If you would prefer to PM me, it will be kept confidential.