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He won’t show me.!

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icantgetnosheep1 · 31/07/2025 21:19

Single teen parent, I tend to give them a free rein.. on holiday right now. I asked my 14 yr old what the secrecy was on his phone/ipad (he’s practically attached to it) he refused to show me - was overly guarded so I confiscated devices. He had a shower and afterwards decided to give him the opportunity to disclose what he was looking at/watching and he remained completely closed to this 🤷🏼‍♀️ so I’ve kept them. I feel bad but I’m also concerned he’s so secretive.. should I be worried! Never had reason to think he was up to something but I am concerned he’s so guarded.

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Perimama · 31/07/2025 21:47

I think at 14 you have a right to look at his browsing History if you are really concerned. Do you have parental controls at all?

MaryTheTurtle · 31/07/2025 22:13

Look through the phone and iPad -
Then keeping quiet is not a good, probably porn sites so be prepared to see them and then have discussion with them and then sort your internet out

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