I’m 18 now, but my parents still go through my messages and photos whenever I leave my phone unattended. Can they legally check it without my permission?
Hey Ronald—at 18 you’re legally an adult in most places, but if they own the phone or pay the bill, they can still get into stuff through carrier or family accounts, so “legal” really depends on that. Practical fix: lock your screen, use your own Apple/Google account, and if you can, get your own plan—then have a calm boundary talk.