Development of an Intelligent Application for Parental Supervision of Digital Activities on Social Media

Abstract

As part of our Master’s degree, this work presents the development of an intelligent application for parental supervision of children’s digital activities, with a particular focus on social media usage. The primary objective of this project is to offer parents a comprehensive and intelligent digital solution that enables them to monitor, guide, and manage their children’s interactions on social media platforms in a safe, ethical, and responsible way. The application addresses increasing concerns about children’s exposure to inappropriate content, online threats, and excessive screen time. It incorporates key features such as screen time monitoring, tracking of installed and uninstalled applications, and real-time location tracking, all while respecting usability and privacy standards. Developed as a cross-platform mobile application using Flutter, the system ensures compatibility across both Android and iOS devices. The back-end infrastructure is powered by Google Firebase, enabling secure user authentication, real-time data synchronization, and cloud-based storage. We believe that this intelligent parental control system can help families build a safer digital environment and empower parents to support and guide their children’s online behavior with greater confidence and ease