Can i limit who my child can call on android?

Ironclad
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:13:57 +0000

Oh wow, I’m trying to figure this out too! My neighbor mentioned using some kind of monitoring app for their teen’s phone, but honestly, I’m a bit lost with all these different options everyone’s mentioning.

I read that some of these apps like mSpy need rooting or something? Is that even safe to do? I’m really worried about messing up the phone or voiding the warranty. And is it legal to put monitoring apps on your kid’s phone? I don’t want to get in trouble!

Also, does Google Family Link really work for limiting calls? I installed it but couldn’t find where to block specific numbers - maybe I’m just not tech-savvy enough to figure it out? The whole thing seems so complicated compared to just taking the phone away at night, but I guess that’s not practical anymore.

Has anyone actually gotten these call restrictions to work without accidentally blocking important calls? That’s my biggest fear - what if there’s an emergency at school and they can’t reach my child?