Question 1

What are parental control apps?

Accepted Answer

Parental Control apps let a parent view and monitor their children online, tracking browser history, blocking harmful websites, and even tracking activity such as texting, social media posts, and instant messages.

Question 2

How do parental control apps work?

Accepted Answer

Once you install a parental control app on your device and your child’s, you can use it as a dashboard to view their activity, control when they have access to the internet, and track activity such as texting, social media posts, and instant messages.

Question 3

How much do parental control apps cost?

Accepted Answer

Parental control apps range in price from free to hundreds of dollars annually, depending on the type of device you need to secure, the number of devices, and the level of functionality.

Question 4

When should I install a parental control app?

Accepted Answer

Children are online at an increasingly young age. The unprotected internet is dangerous, with threats like grooming, explicit material, and cyberbullying. A responsibly used parental control app is a must, especially if your children are young. As they get older and more comfortable online, it makes sense to dial back and eventually remove the restrictions so that your child can get comfortable with the unprotected internet.

Question 5

When should I stop monitoring my child’s online activity?

Accepted Answer

There is no specific age to stop monitoring, although it makes sense to start dialing back on restrictions once your child is in their teens. By the age of 14 or 15, it certainly makes sense to allow at least some access to the unmonitored internet.

Question 6

Should I secretly install a parental control app on my child’s phone?

Accepted Answer

I would not recommend it. The best way to use a parental control system is alongside education about safe data practices in a mutually agreed-upon fashion. A secret installation does not allow for this. Secondly, you will have limited functionality from the app since if you use your secret app to block unsafe sites, your child will know it's there.

The Best Parental Control Apps for Your Kids in 2022

Thanks to parental control apps, you can keep track of your kids' online activity and help keep them safe from harmful websites and activities