Using a cell phone with internet access poses dangers for children that should not be underestimated. On the other hand, smartphones can also be used to protect children. You can find out what options there are in this article.
Cell phone tracking via GPS
There are situations in which it is helpful to know the exact whereabouts of the child. If the son or daughter does not contact the parents for a long time and there is cause for concern, you can use a cell phone tracking app to determine the child's current location. For this purpose, the GPS module is targeted, which is activated by default on every smartphone. The location is shown on a map after location, which usually only takes a few seconds. If the cell phone is currently switched off, the last known location is displayed. GPS cell phone tracking via an app can be carried out if the application is already installed on the target device. Remote installation may be possible for iPhones
Keyword alert
As children and young people get older, they increasingly come into contact with inappropriate content. If you want to know what topics your child is currently dealing with, you can use an app that has a keyword alarm function on board. As soon as a suspicious term like “skip school” or “porn” is used, the app sends a notification. Browser histories as well as messenger services (e.g. WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger), SMS and entries in search engines are checked. The keyword alarm function is a proven early warning system that gives parents the chance to intervene in good time if problems are imminent - for example if it becomes apparent that the child regularly consumes alcohol.
Blocking websites and contacts
Blocking websites has always been one of the essential functions of child protection apps - and for good reason: there are millions of portals on the Internet where pornography, depictions of violence and other questionable content can be accessed without age controls. With a child protection app, such websites can be easily blocked. It is also possible to block people from the child's contact lists. If there is a suspicion that the child a victim of cyberbullying , blocking individual contacts may be an appropriate measure.
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