Raising a Teen Grandson and Navigating Social Media: How Can I Stay Informed Without Causing Conflict?

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Raising a Teen Grandson and Navigating Social Media: How Can I Stay Informed Without Causing Conflict?

dragoniee
I'm a grandmother raising my teenage grandson alone. I'm terrified of these new apps like Instagram because I have no idea what I might encounter there. Does anyone know a way to avoid arguing with my grandson while still being aware of what he's doing?
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svensven
The first thing I'd like to say is that you're a great grandmother. You don't want to argue with your grandson. And the second thing is that there are now apps that can track what your children are doing on social media.
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dragoniee
Really? Well, enlighten me what kind of app is this?
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svensven
Yes, of course. I was a concerned parent myself for a long time. My son spent all day and night on his phone. Every breakfast and dinner was quiet because even my questions about who he was talking to on Instagram were ignored.I shared my problem with my cousin, who has three children. She, like a true expert, recommended uMobix Instagram. And everything changed immediately. I was able to learn about my child's problems that he was afraid to talk about. After that, our relationship became much more trusting.