Parents are increasingly using technology to monitor their children. According to the Future Crew research center, 44 percent of parents have installed applications that restrict their children's online activities, and 25 percent use special monitoring programs. Additionally, according to major mobile operators, 12 percent of parents have subscribed to their control services.
The available tools for monitoring children include blocking unknown calls, restricting the download of certain apps, allowing only approved sources, GPS trackers, smartwatches, and special services. The average cost of these services is 60–85 soms per day.
How do children bypass restrictions?
Children have become adept at bypassing restrictions set by parents. For example, resetting the phone to factory settings can disable screen time limiting apps. However, it is recommended to use security measures such as two-factor authentication to track GPS trackers or internet expenses.
Risks in communication apps
Messengers remain the most dangerous for children because scammers operate through them. According to Alexey Lukanskiy, a security expert at Positive Technologies, there are frequent cases where scammers communicate with your child trying to obtain SMS codes or other personal information.
Opinions and recommendations
The most effective way to protect your children is to warn them about scams, teach them to choose strong passwords, and learn two-step verification systems. According to Marina, a family psychologist, taking gadgets away from children is the wrong approach. It is better to teach them how to manage their time properly. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!
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