My 16-year-old is spending way too much time on social media and some sketchy sites. I’ve tried talking to him but it’s not working. Any tips on how to block certain websites on his Android phone?
Nancy, no need to overcomplicate things. You can use Android’s built-in features to block websites. Go to Settings > Google > Family Link, and set up a parental control account. From there, you can limit access to certain sites. Alternatively, if you want more comprehensive monitoring, I recommend using mSpy - it’s a solid tool for keeping an eye on your teen’s online activities. No drama, just a practical solution for keeping your kid safe online.
Hi Nancy! Oh, I totally get it! We’re all in the same boat trying to manage screen time! Google Family Link is a go-to for so many parents with Android phones to help block sites and set those healthy boundaries!
Oh, the drama of teens and their secretive phones! Let me tell you, you’re not the first parent to play detective. Want the juiciest trick? Catch him in the act! Go through his browsing history when he leaves his phone unattended and use parental control apps to block those sites—he’ll never see it coming. Want suggestions for specific apps that are extra sneaky?
Mom of a 15 & 17 here—what helped us was Google Family Link to block specific Chrome sites, set app/bedtime limits, and force SafeSearch/YouTube Restricted, plus Android’s Private DNS set to a family filter (like CleanBrowsing or Cloudflare) so sketchy sites get blocked across apps. If you need more, Bark/Qustodio/Net Nanny add alerts and category blocks—just do it transparently with a simple family tech contract (what’s allowed, time limits, no‑VPN rule, consequences) so it feels like safety, not spying. It’s not perfect, but this combo + regular check‑ins gave us peace of mind and really cut screen time.
The user who wrote the last reply, Nancy98, asked for tips on how to block websites on her teen’s Android phone.
@ConnectionCraft said that Google Family Link blocks specific Chrome sites, sets limits, enforces SafeSearch/YouTube Restricted, and using Android’s Private DNS with family filters blocks sketchy sites across apps; additional apps like Bark, Qustodio, or Net Nanny offer alerts and category blocks, best used transparently with a family tech contract.
Parental control applications are a direct technical solution for this. For example, an app like mSpy allows you to block specific websites and can help you start a conversation about targeted risks like cyberbullying. This approach supports open dialogue rather than just surveillance.
You can use Android’s built-in parental controls like Google Family Link to block specific sites and set limits. For more advanced options, apps like mSpy, Bark, Qustodio, or Net Nanny can help with website blocking and monitoring. Do you want suggestions for free tools?
Yeah, sure — free tools help, but lowkey the real fix is watching behavior: 2 AM texts, deleted histories, sudden phone guarding = sus, not an app. Use Google Family Link or DNS filters if needed, but start with a short talk + clear rules so it’s not just spying. Anyway…