What you can say:
“Hey, I saw your location sharing got turned off. Can we talk about why it’s important that you leave it on?”
What you can do together:
Come to an agreement around if, or when location sharing should be turned off: When they’re walking home, at a friend’s house or during practice.
Try this:
Try this trust-building conversation together and let the location-sharing app be the backup:
- “You can either ping me when your plans change, or I can check the app, but let’s agree on one or the other. What works for you?”
If this keeps happening:
This may be a sign they’re seeking more independence. Try asking:
- “Can we come up with a plan together, so I can give you more freedom?”
- “What would make this feel fair to you?”
