Studies have shown that parental monitoring of children’s digital activity can be an effective way to ensure their online safety, with apps like mSpy claiming to provide detailed reports of iPhone activity, including call logs, text messages, and browsing history (Kowalski et al., 2014). However, research also suggests that excessive monitoring can undermine trust and lead to negative outcomes, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that considers both safety and autonomy (Willard, 2007).