Today, a majority of kids in the US have mobile phones, and while the devices can help families stay in touch, the proliferation of mobile phones among the school-age set poses new challenges for busy moms and dads. It’s tough for parents to keep tabs on who their kids are calling and texting now that children have their own phones – gone are the days when mom could keep track of kids’ contacts by simply answering a central family phone.
And with hundreds of thousands of apps out there and more being launched every day, parents also have to worry about kids downloading unsuitable or unsafe apps. Another dilemma is how to monitor phone usage. Kids tend to carry their mobile phones everywhere they go, and it can be difficult to make sure they don’t use them at all hours. Data usage is another issue: Failure to keep track can result in an unpleasant surprise when the monthly phone bill arrives.
So how can busy moms keep tabs on kids’ mobile phone activities, short of reading through texts, listening in on calls and conducting daily app inspections? Now there’s a new option: the MobileKids app from Bipper. Available in Android and iPhone versions, MobileKids lets parents monitor their children’s mobile phone activities, set limits on cell phone usage, restrict data consumption and keep kids safer with GPS tracking features and an SOS button.
Installed on both the parents’ and children’s mobile phones, the MobileKids app has filtering features that allow parents to review and approve or block downloads and new contacts. The MobileKids app provides parents with daily and weekly reports on phone usage and activities. Children can also view the settings, which helps them understand their parents’ expectations.
MobileKids has time control features that allow moms to restrict mobile phone usage – at bedtime or during homework time, for example – as well as usage controls that enable parents to place limits on minutes, texts, Wi-Fi, MMS and data consumption to control phone bills.
The app also provides GPS tracking and safety features that give peace of mind to moms and kids alike: Children can use the SOS button to alert parents with a single click if they are lost or feel unsafe. Moms and dads can then use the app’s real-time tracking capabilities to locate their children. The GPS tracking feature can also be used by parents who want to make sure kids are where they are supposed to be at any given time.
mobile communications revolution provides unprecedented capabilities and opportunities for keeping in touch, but it can also make a mom’s job a lot tougher. MobileKids can help with tools that allow busy parents to conveniently monitor and control usage and keep kids safe. Find out more at www.mobilekids.com.
