

Teenagers need space to grow and learn on their own. For older teenagers, around 15+, it may be more harmful than productive to continue monitoring their internet activity.If your child is 18 or older, you shouldn't be monitoring their computer activity.What's appropriate for a 12-year-old differs from what's appropriate for a 17-year-old. As your child gets older, they'll expect more and more freedom.You should still check their internet browsing history occasionally and glance at their screen to see what they're up to. Some kids can be trusted to monitor themselves to a degree, as long as you lay out your expectations with a rational discussion beforehand, and continue to remind them of these expectations regularly. Kids develop at different speeds, and some may be a little more rebellious than others.How mature is your child? Do they usually listen to you?.


