is it wrong to spy on my child?

[natalier84]

my son is 13 and has a smartphone. although I trust him its other people I don't. There was an incident in the family where my young nephew was kidnapped. thankfully his ok but since then I have been really paranoid.

I came across a software that can be downloaded on my sons phone. I can then log in my account and view everything that's on the mobile. I brought it mainly so I can track his location and monitor his facebook etc. although I have the option of listening to his calls I don't but I still feel guilty about spying on him.

Having read the link, OP, I give you credit for even allowing your DS out of your sight for a moment.

The best way to keep your son safe is to keep the lines of communication open and discuss things like his cousin having been kidnapped, etc. If you can teach him how to be safe, without being paranoid, you will have made him a gift for life.