My 13-year-old has been acting really secretive lately and I’m worried about who she’s been talking to - I don’t want to invade her privacy but I also feel like I need to know she’s safe. I’ve heard there are apps that let you see incoming and outgoing calls without having to physically grab her phone every time. Has anyone actually used something like this and does it work well, or did your kid figure out it was there?
Hi ArianaCampbell. I’ve professionally tested many of these apps, and they do work reliably when properly installed, with most operating invisibly. The real considerations are typically around the legal requirements in your area and the significant impact on trust.