After putting off giving our foster child a phone, we took a long look at what ‘supported sims’ were available. This led us to ParentShield. From the first enquiry, the service has been great. Quick to arrive and easy to set up; we have been very impressed. We go ‘live” tomorrow with her first unaccompanied bus ride to and from school. We like the fact that the phone can be turned off during school hours. If there is an emergency, she can go to reception. We managed that as a child. We think that phones are an unnecessary distraction in school. Outside of school, we get full text and call notifications from her phone. This ensures we know who she is talking to, which is so important nowadays. People may say that we should trust our children, but that has to be earned and proven. This service allows her to build that valuable life skill. For any adult wondering whether to try ParentShield, I would encourage them to give it a go. With no contract commitment you have the opportunity to see if it works for you and your child.