Don't Spy on Your Kids' Phones

Re:Don't Spy on Your Kids' Phones by tornato7 on Sunday September 17, 2023 @06:43PM (#37550052)

My entire family has been geo-tracking each other since the early 2000's when my Dad got his hands on some early tech through his work.

Never once has it been used in a toxic or controlling way. It's great for peace of mind or figuring out when someone's getting home.

Controlling parents will be controlling with or without technology.

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Re:Don't Spy on Your Kids' Phones by mattpallissard on Monday September 18, 2023 @02:00AM (#37552731)

I agree. I have 5 kids. So did my parents (alhough tracking wasn't a thing then). Your family tracking you usually isn't the problem, it's social media and big brother. Hence why my teen/pre-teen kids don't have smartphones.

If I'm honest it's more a matter of me pushing my tinfoil-hat based agenda than anything.

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Re:Don't Spy on Your Kids' Phones by catchnear4321 on Monday September 18, 2023 @08:32AM (#37555270)

but how do your kids get two day shipping with prime without asking for help if they don’t have personally identifying phone numbers?

how do they watch youtube in the car?

there are several gaps in your story.

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