What Your Child Is Hiding on Their Phone: Rules That Will Save Them from Trouble

Are you sure you know what your child is doing on TikTok?

Even if he claims he's "just looking at cats," there could be a whole world hidden on his phone that you don't know about. Start with a conversation, not an interrogation.

Say, “Let’s look at what videos are trending together.” Scroll through the feed and ask him why he likes certain bloggers.

Then set the rules: the phone is charged in the kitchen after 9 p.m., and social networks are only from your account. Turn on "family access" and the parental control function, but warn them honestly about this.

Explain: "This is not surveillance, but protection, like a seat belt." If the child protests, give an example: "You don't cross the road on a red light, do you? That's where rules are needed."

Be sure to check your browser history, but don't scold them for "strange" requests.

Instead, discuss why some sites are dangerous. For example, if he searched for "how to lose weight in a day," talk about healthy eating.

And most importantly, show that you trust him: sometimes allow him to use the phone longer for good grades or help around the house. This way he will understand that freedom means responsibility.