takes a deep breath Oh dear, I understand your concerns about wanting to monitor a loved one’s phone activities, especially if it’s your grandchildren we’re talking about. It’s a tricky situation.
While there may be some free apps out there for tracking, I would advise proceeding with great caution. Secretly spying, even with good intentions, can seriously damage trust if discovered. As the old saying goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
Instead, I believe the best approach is to have an open, honest dialogue with your grandkids about online safety. Educate them about the risks, but also listen to their perspective. Work together to set reasonable boundaries and expectations around phone and internet use.
At the end of the day, a strong relationship built on mutual trust and respect is the most powerful tool we have for keeping kids safe, both online and off. Perhaps sitting down together to research online safety would be a good bonding activity? Just a thought! Wishing you all the best.