Most parents think they’ve got their kid’s phone locked down. But even with filters and screen-time limits, there’s still one powerful tool you might be overlooking — battery usage stats. Why? Because battery usage doesn’t lie. It tells you what apps are draining your child’s phone, how long they’re on them, and sometimes even which apps they’re hiding. If your child’s “school-only phone” somehow shows TikTok using 40% of the battery... well, there’s your clue. 🔍 What You Can Learn From Battery Usage: - Which apps your child uses the most - If apps are being hidden or renamed (some show under unfamiliar names) - What time of day phone use spikes - If a supposed “emergency-only” phone is really being used for entertainment - How quickly they’re draining the battery and likely recharging multiple times a day 🍎 How to Check Battery Usage on iPhone (Apple): 1. Go to Settings 2. Scroll down and tap Battery 3. You’ll see a graph and battery usage by app 4. Tap Last 24 Hours or Last 10 Days to see patterns 5. Tap the clock icon to show screen time per app 🤖 How to Check Battery Usage on Android: 1. Go to Settings 2. Tap Battery or Battery and Device Care (varies by brand) 3. Tap Battery Usage 4. View usage by app (some show percentages, others show screen time) 5. Tap each app to view detailed activity 👀 Bonus Tip: If battery usage doesn’t seem to match up with screen time or daily habits, it may be a sign of: - Secret apps or hidden browsers - Deleted and re-downloaded apps (to avoid detection) - Background app activity like VPNs or private servers 🧠 Final Thought: Battery stats are like fingerprints—they leave a trail. And when kids are clever, it takes clever parents to stay one step ahead. Use the data. Start a conversation. Guide with love and boundaries. 💪📵 Happy Parenting, Officer Gomez #ParentTips #DigitalSafety #BatteryCheck #ProtectChildhood #OfficerGomezSays

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