Is It Okay For Parents To Go Through Their Child’s Phone?

A phone is something this generation holds close to their hearts. So, is it ok if we go through this piece of technology they love so dearly? Read to know more!
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‘Privacy’ is something kids take very seriously now-a-days. We all know that, and so you very well know the answer to this question. Besides with babies getting a phone in their hands as soon as they learn to grasp things, this piece of technology is more dear to them than their lives.(It’s the same for us too!)

Today, everything- literally, everything related to our lives, is on that small chip inside the mobile. Our memories, our citizenship proof, our work, our social life(the proof that we exist), our documents… everything!

So, if so much of our lives, mostly the private and sensitive things about us is on that device, it’s no surprise one would be protective of it. And in the two years of complete shut down, it was the only way we could keep in touch with the outside world… Especially for kids, their phones were the only escape, the only way to contact their friends or make new ones...

Now that we know the significance the phone holds in the eyes of your kids, we ask…

Is it okay to go through their phone?

Now, this is tricky. If you as parents want your kids to learn how to respect your or other people’s privacy, you need to respect theirs. Kids learn what they see. If you respect their privacy, they won’t find the need to hide things from you. And when you ask, they’ll tell. But if you check their phones without their consent, this may create a barrier in the relationship you share.

But as parents, it is also very natural to get worried about which corner of the internet our kids may land up in. And so, parental supervision is a must, especially for small kids, as they are an easy target. It is good for them to be aware of the bad things, this will make it easier for you to keep a check on them. But as for teens, it’s better to give them their space and just let them know about the dangers of the internet. At this rebellious stage, you need to keep calm if you want your kids to stay close to you and not drift away.

That is something you don’t want to do. We wanted to know your thoughts and posted this #KSPQuestionfTheWeek on our Instagram.

Here are few replies we got…

Yes! For children, it’s better to keep tabs.

Absolutely! You can’t judge your kids. Today many kids love watching anime series or playing games like Minecraft. That’s their choice. As long as it’s not bad, just let them be.

What are your thoughts? We’d love to hear! Write them in the comments below and share this article with fellow parents to know their views on the same.

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