The Chrisland High School saga has once again drawn our attention to the reality of our world today; the influence of social media and digital media on our kids.

Although many persons have aired their opinion on this matter, with some suggesting that kids should not be given access to digital devices until they are mature enough, some think parents should instead deploy digital tools to monitor their wards.


Although these two schools of thought have their advantages and disadvantages, the reality of the current world places parents in a difficult corner. Although these digital devices can expose our kids to bad things online, they can also be deployed to help our kids learn on the go, innovate, and connect with like minds.

We have seen several kids globally who have done wonderful things using these tools others are misusing. The 14-year-old boy from Ibadan who was recently hired as a senior web developer by an Italian IT firm is a testament to the wonders our kids can perform if they are guided properly.


Despite presenting an endless pool of opportunities, the internet has its shortfall like all innovations. However, these shortfalls are not enough reasons to shut down our computers.


Whether you are a parent, an aspiring parent, or a guardian, this post lists the top apps you can use to monitor your kids online. These apps are also useful for parents who want to monitor their children's web activity, location, calls, app, and device usage, including the type of content that are acceptable and unacceptable.

Parenting: Best apps you can use to monitor your child online


Here are the top apps to help your kid stay safe online:


Kaspersky safe kids


Kaspersky is an international software company that has established its reputation in cybersecurity over the past two decades. The company launched the Kaspersky safe kids initiative to help parents monitor their kid's activities online. The app has both a free and a paid plan. Some of the things you can do with the App include:



.Online content filter
.App usage monitoring and control
.Screen time control
.Safe search
.Tracking of device geolocation
.Real-time alerts etc.


How to use the Kaspersky Safe Kids app

To use this app, follow the following steps;



· Visit https://www.kaspersky.co.za/safe-kids and scroll down to choose the plan you want to enroll in (free and paid). It is advisable to try the free version first before subscription.



· Collect your kid's device and install the app on it. The Kaspersky safe kids' app is available on Android, iOs, Mac, and Windows play stores. Click here to download the app.



· Create your Kaspersky account and install the app on your device also.



· If you have been able to create your account successfully and installed the app on both your device and your kids' device, congratulations, you are now in charge.



NB: Your child cannot uninstall the app.


2. Google Family Link



Google is unarguably the most influential tech company. It has several products ranging from software and its flagship smartphone – Google pixel.

The Google Family Link is a product of discussions on the necessity for parents to be in charge of their kids' activities. Google released the Family Link function to android devices in 2017, and since then, it has gained traction among parents interested in controlling what their kids do online.



Key Features of the google family link

.Manage online activities
.Recommend apps and resources
.Set screen time limits
.Track locations etc.

How to use the Google Family Link



The Google family link is 100% free and available on Android and iOS playstore. To use the app:


.Set up a Google account for your kid
.Download the family link app from the iOS or Android playstore on your device and the target device.
.Complete other linking processes. Once completed, you can start using the app to control your child's activities remotely.

.Download the app by clicking here (Android) and here for iOS

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Good and educative..kudos
but personally I still stand with not using android phone until age 18,small phone is okay below age 18.