What you can say:
“Hey, I got notified that the content filters aren’t working.”
What you can do together:
Look at the sites or apps they’ve been using recently.
- Ask what filters feel helpful and which ones they feel are too strict, and why.
- Use this moment to reset expectations together and convey the important reasons behind the filters.
Try this:
Try this trust-building conversation together and let them know that you’re on the same team:
- Explain that you’re trying to foster healthy digital habits.
If this keeps happening:
It may be a glitch with your devices or a sign your child is experimenting with tech. Try asking:
- “I want to make sure you understand why these settings are in place. What feels confusing or frustrating about them?”
- “Have you noticed anything these settings are getting in the way of—like something important for school or friends?”
