Robert Lotter – CBS News – Augusta, GA – 5/18/08 – Robert Lotter
In today's fast-paced digital world, technology is offering solutions to help parents keep a closer eye on their children's online activities. The YouTube video highlights "My Mobile Watchdog," a tool designed to monitor kids' text messages and phone activities for about ten dollars a month. This software provides parents with copies of texts and alerts about incoming and outgoing calls, helping to protect families from potential predators.
The tool has proven effective not only for parenting but also for law enforcement; police have used it to catch 26 predators within a year. While some may view this as snooping, parents like Brad Juan see it as a necessary extension of parenting, especially since they can't always be physically present with their children. My Mobile Watchdog has also brought parents closer to their kids by involving them in their daily digital interactions, fostering an environment of trust and safety.
The video underscores that a phone is not a right but a privilege, and using tools like My Mobile Watchdog is a step towards responsible parenting in the digital age.
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