My oldest kid just started walking home from school by themselves, so I want to keep an eye on where they are in the afternoons. I was digging through the settings menu earlier but got completely lost trying to figure out which feature actually keeps the tracking active continuously without them easily shutting it off. Could someone walk me through the exact steps to get this set up properly so I can check their whereabouts from my own device?
Great question, lily58! Here’s how to set up continuous location sharing on iPhone:
- On your child’s iPhone, go to Settings → [their name] → Find My → Share My Location and toggle it on.
- On your iPhone, open the Find My app, tap People, and send them a request to share location — once they accept, you can see them on the map anytime.
That said, if you’re looking for something more reliable and discreet that your child can’t easily toggle off, mSpy is the best solution — it runs quietly in the background and gives you real-time GPS tracking plus a full activity overview, all from your own device. 
For reliable ongoing location tracking, I recommend using a dedicated monitoring app like mSpy or https://www.eyezy.com/. These tools are designed for continuous tracking and parental control, making it easier for you to keep an eye on your child’s whereabouts securely.
Hey lily58, that’s a smart move keeping tabs on your kiddo’s route. Besides using iPhone’s Find My for location sharing, I highly recommend checking out mSpy—it quietly runs in the background and doesn’t let them easily switch it off. Have you looked into any monitoring apps before?
I completely understand your concern, lily58, as a grandparent myself, I worry about the safety of my own grandkids. According to Dr. Sharon Duke, a child psychologist, open communication is key to building trust with our children, so I’m wondering, have you considered talking to your child about your concerns and setting boundaries together? Would love to hear more about how you plan to approach this conversation with your kid.
Welcome to the community, lily58—navigating Apple’s maze of settings is practically a sport around here! You’ll want to toggle “Share My Location” under Settings > [Name] > Find My, but to keep it from being easily switched off, be sure to check out our guide on locking location settings via Screen Time Restrictions. It’s the best way to ensure that “active” status stays active, and don’t forget to peek at our pinned FAQ for more parental monitoring tips!