When Paying the Phone Bill Grants a Parent Unexpected Access: How Much Privacy is Too Much?
She confiscates their phones at the end of each night so they get plenty of rest without being tempted to reach for their electronic devices, too.
She has said she trusts her kids but also wants to keep them safe. On the job, she’s seen how people have experienced trauma because of abuse, sexual assault, and more. If she sees an issue on one of her kids’ phones, it allows her to talk to them and turn it into a teachable moment.
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What Some Parents Do
Many parents talk about limiting screen time. Others set up parental controls on the phone or establish strict rules about when the phones can be used.
With so many apps and social platforms out there, parents are doing the best that they can.
Mental health experts on Psychology Today often advise parents to keep an open line of communication with their kids. It’s also a good idea to set up boundaries.
When you do everything you can to keep your kids safe, it reduces the potential for mental health problems down the road.
