SurveillanceIs “stealth” something to worry about? More Surveillance terms
stealth
Risk flagOperating in hidden or incognito mode to avoid parent monitoring or device history tracking.
How kids use it
Kids announce they're using 'stealth' mode in browsers or apps, or switching to ephemeral messaging when parent-alert codes trigger.
"stealth" is about avoiding adult eyes. That’s developmentally normal — every generation had a version of it — but it tells you where your current setup has gaps.
- Don’t make it a gotcha. The goal is a setup that works even when they route around one tool.
- Do the 10-minute audit for hidden and disguised apps vault-app audit →