Kids App Qustodio 4+

Not bad but not good

So you see, I’m a teenager and I do things I regret doing sometimes. So my parents downloaded this app, it doesn’t show me anything but it doesn’t let my parents see what I’m doing either. I understand that you don’t have the same parents I do, but maybe setting up a compromise and figuring out something you like and you’re parents like may be the solution. Yes, I know and understand they might just make up an excuse, but ay, at least you tried in the end, and yes I may be thirteen and I may act immature sometimes, but in reality, I’m just a 13 year old trying to figure out her place in this cruel world, if you don’t want your child doing bad things teach them that stuff early as a kid and they might hate it and won’t accidentally search up something they will regret doing later. I know from experience, for an example, when I was six I went on a group chat with adult men and a boy that was 17 texted me and asked me if I would ehm his privates. I went straight to my parents after he showed me pictures of it and told them. They grounded me but I was okay with it, and now I know not to do it again. With that being said, IF YOU'RE GOING TO USE IT TO BABY YOU'RE TEENAGER, THAN DON’T DOWNLOAD THIS APP GO GET THERAPY AND MENTAL HELP best regards, Maddy a thirteen year old girl whose stating facts and making a point in her life.

This app is ridiculous

Don't get this app parents. For the sake of your relationship with your child. I understand that you want to keep them safe but all your doing is creating trust issues. From experience during the time I've had this app, I have grown away from my family even more than ever. I feel like they don't trust me anymore. I can't open up to them because they would use, "its for your own good." or something along those lines. If you don't expose your child to the real world they won't survive. They won't know what to look for in a bad person or know how to protect themselves. If your child is having trouble understanding the real world or how life works then don't get them a phone. If you want your child to trust you then let them have their privacy. I know you will say, "but they are kids. They don't nee privacy" or, "they are not adults yet and don't have rights." or you might even say," well I pay for their phone bill so they don't have to." Those things I just listed are excuses. You only download apps like this one so you won't have to feel guilty if they get in trouble. Some problems ar fixable without your help. Sometimes they will need help and that is okay. I hope you consider this message and try to understand where your child is coming from. One more reason children like tech so much is because they grew up with it. It is second nature for them. So please give your kid(s) a second chance to prove they don't need apps like this one.

Developer Response ,

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience.

We do understand your concerns and from your message, it seems that you're a very intelligent young adult and you have impressively expressed yourself. Because of this, we would recommend for you have a conversation with your parents about how to use your phone in a healthy and productive way.

Best regards,
Qustodio Team.

I actually like it

Ok, hear me out. I know a lot of kids and teens don’t like this app because it invades privacy, but I actually enjoy it. Or at least I enjoy the way my mom uses it. I know some kids parents do use it to invade privacy and I’m really sorry if that’s happening to you. I’m lucky enough that my mom really listens to me and we came up with a good compromise. I was a little worried about being outed, but I came out to my mom and she was ok with it. I got into a really bad relationship last year and ended up getting peer pressured and bullied into really bad stuff. My mom had no idea what was going on, and I ended up digging myself into a really deep hole for over six months. Me and my mom decided together to get a parental app and she chose this one. She uses it to monitor my screen time, my location, and what websites I go on. It has improved my relationship with her and I feel grateful. I hate that some peoples parents use this app in bad ways. I think it’s not the actual app, but the way that parents use it that’s the issue. For example, I have friends with the same app that absolutely hate it, but I have no problem with it, and in fact I enjoy it. I feel safer and more secure, and it’s opened up for better communication between me and my mom. Thank you! :) -a non-binary, pansexual 15 y.o.

Developer Response ,

Hello,

We are pleased that you find our parental control app helpful. If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know! Have a wonderful day!

Qustodio Team.