My 14 year old has been going out after school and I have no idea where they’re actually ending up - they say one place but I’m not always sure. I set up basic location sharing but they keep turning it off on their phone. Is there a way to keep tabs on their whereabouts without them being able to disable it, or do I need to go through the carrier somehow?
Most apps require the child’s consent and can be disabled or uninstalled. Going through the carrier for location tracking is more complex and likely involves legal considerations.
Hey milesh, I get the worry—parenting’s tough! Most phones let users turn off location sharing, so there’s no foolproof sneaky way without their consent. You could chat openly about safety and maybe use family-sharing apps that send automatic location updates, but anything more secret could hurt trust or break privacy laws. Going through the carrier is a tricky, official route and usually needs permission or a legal reason. Try honest talks first—it’s less tech stress and keeps the peace!