Denying your parents access to your phone is a very common millenian habit. We are always cautious about some of the nasty things they might stumble on while going through our phones.
Parents on their end are always curious to know who we talk to, what we post on social media and mainly what we search on the internet.
Ideally, it is not as bad for parents to monitor how their children use their phones especially if they are not adults yet.
Although not all the parents would secretly go through your phone once in a while, overprotective or insecure parents will always find a way to have access.
Passwords have given us all a sense of security and we can leave our phones anywhere without feeling uncomfortable about it.
Even though you are so guarded about the idea of your parents checking through your phone; there are many advantages of allowing them to freely use your phones.
Here is why your parents should have access to your phone.
To earn their trust
Allowing them to go through your phone is a sure way to clear their doubt, speculation or any suspicion.
When parents feel that they have a sense of freedom, this gives them the comfort that you have nothing to hide and you are comfortable to speak to them about anything.
To build a strong relationship
Allowing them to go through your phone simply means that you are fully opening yourself up to them.
Knowing that you can be yourself without being judged by your parents is so relieving. This will automatically create a strong bond with them.
To help you block inappropriate content
There is a high chance that your parents know what is best for you. Going through your phone can help them identify the useless things that you have been wasting your time on.
Parents can act as a guide and advisors in regard to the choice of content you have been following.
For African parents, they might even go further to warn you about misleading friends just by going through your messages.
It helps you learn how to use your phone with a sense of responsibility
Having in mind that your parent can watch you, keeps you in check. It could be annoying but it is the easiest way to attract discipline.