Mum Says She’s Permitted To Glance Through Her Children’s Telephones Since She Pays For Them

A mother named Laura Dream believes she has the right to check her children’s phones because she pays for them.

Many parents worry about what their children are doing on their phones due to the dangers of the internet, such as cyberbullying or scams. A recent study showed that 54% of parents monitor their kids’ activities on their phones in at least two ways.

Laura Dream, a mental health professional from the United States, is one of those parents. She checks her teenage son’s phone every night after he falls asleep and also keeps track of her teenage daughter’s online activities and personal messages.

In an interview with The New York Post, Laura explained that since she owns and pays for the phones, she can check them whenever she wants. She describes it as the way she manages her household.

Laura also talks about her parenting style on TikTok, where one of her posts went viral. In the video, she stands next to her son while music plays with lyrics saying, “This is no big deal.” The message on the screen says, “Me every time I glance through my child’s phone.” The video has gained over a million views, and many people have commented, supporting her actions.

Some parents agreed with Laura, saying they do the same for their children’s protection. One parent shared that they require their daughter to turn in her phone every night, and they check it as well. Another commenter praised Laura for raising amazing kids and for doing a good job as a parent.

However, not everyone agrees with Laura’s approach. Some argue that it is an invasion of privacy. One person questioned why Laura needed to go through her son’s phone, suggesting that children should have some privacy.

Another said their own mother only checks their phone if they give her a reason not to trust them. Some believe that checking a child’s phone shows a lack of trust and might damage the parent-child relationship in the long term.

In response to these criticisms, Laura explained that because she pays for the phones and because her family communicates openly, it isn’t a big deal for her to check them.

She expressed that she is sorry for those who don’t have the same level of trust and communication in their own families.