How do you balance kids’ privacy and online safety today?

I’ve been struggling with the balance between respecting my child’s privacy and keeping them safe online. Social media feels like a different world now cyberbullying, inappropriate content, strangers messaging kids, even exposure to adult material way too early. I don’t want to hover, but I also don’t want to be unaware if something serious happens.S

some parents in my local group mentioned using monitoring tools including famisafe mainly for screen time limits and alerts, not constant spying. Others prefer open conversations only. Real-time location tracking is another topic useful for safety, but it can feel intrusive too.

How other parents handle this in practice. Do you rely on trust, tech tools, or a mix of both? What boundaries worked (or backfired) with teens especially?