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A Mom Put This in Her Phone Contract—Was It a Good Idea?
Episode 28
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Send us Fan MailA mom asked a question at one of our live events that sparked a conversation on our team. She created a phone contract with her kids that included mutual phone checks—meaning she could look at their phones, and they could look at hers. Then she asked: “Is that ok?” In the moment, Mandy said yes—affirming the mom’s desire to build trust and model openness. But afterward, our team kept talking. Should phone rules go both ways? Are there situations where that might not be the best approach? In this episode, Mandy and Merideth unpack both perspectives—exploring the balance between trust and leadership. They discuss real-life considerations like privacy, spouse conversations, work-related information, and the kind of content that can unexpectedly show up on a parent’s phone. They also zoom out to digital safety—why “deleted” doesn’t always mean gone, the risks tied to sharing images, and how AI is changing the conversation for families. You’ll walk away with practical guidance on creating a phone contract, involving your kids in the process, and adjusting boundaries as they grow. Create Guidelines - nextTalk Random Phone Checks? - nextTalk Free Guide: Phone Contract (Faith-Based) - nextTalk Is my kid ready for a phone? - nextTalk Free Guide: Family Pact Kid Version (5+) - nextTalk Free Guide: Family Pact Teen Version (13+) - nextTalk My kid has a phone with no guidelines. How do I go back? - nextTalk Something Is Off with My Teen—Now What? - nextTalk Build a Safe Place - nextTalk Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
