Parental Tracking: Balancing Safety and Privacy
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A mother reflects on her addiction to tracking her sons via their phones, highlighting how it provides her with a sense of closeness and security but also causes anxiety and hampers her ability to accept their independence as they grow up. She discusses the balance between safety and autonomy, acknowledging that while tracking offers reassurance, it may not be healthy for her or her children in the long run.
Topics:health#anxiety#children-independence#digital-umbilical-cord#parenting#parenting-habits#phone-tracking
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