Start My Idea: Parental Control

Parents used to worry about broken bones from the playground.

Now?

They’re worried their 10-year-old is watching Andrew Tate while texting strangers in Roblox.

Yes…the digital playground is the new Wild West.

And the truth is, parents are outgunned.

Kids are more tech-savvy than ever, while parents are still figuring out how to close tabs without crashing the browser.

That gap? It’s a goldmine.

Let’s get into it.

TODAY’S TREND
📈 Parental Controls

More screens. More apps. More stuff flying at kids 24/7. And most parents have no idea what’s going on. They want to protect their kids, but don’t know how. Old-school parental control apps are clunky, hard to use, and built like it's still 2011. That’s your in. Smart, simple, modern tools for overwhelmed parents? Huge opportunity. Let’s break it down...

TODAY’S IDEAS
💡Ideas based on today’s trend

💡 💡TrendTranslator – A Weekly Guide to WTF Kids Are Doing Online

A low-effort, high-value paid newsletter or print digest that explains:
– What’s trending with teens
– What apps are hot (and why)
– What parents should know (slang, red flags, influencers)

Where to start: Charge $5-10/month for access (Substack, Patreon, email). Bundle with schools or parenting groups. Sell "The Digital Parenting Starter Kit" as an upsell (PDFs, checklists, slang cheat sheets).

💡 SafeMode Setup – Parental Controls As-A-Service

Launch a local setup + maintenance service to help families implement kid-safe devices. You’re the “Tech Nanny”…you show up (or Zoom in), install clean versions of apps, restrict content, and create schedules across devices.

Where to start: Charge a flat fee per family setup. Offer subscription maintenance (monthly tech check-ups). Upsell "Family Device Bootcamp" courses. Start in your neighborhood. Use YouTube to learn setup tools. Market through Facebook parenting groups.

💡 KidView App – The Friendly Digital Dashboard

Parents don’t need every detail. They need the right data. This app gives them a simple, color-coded “kid activity dashboard” with daily summaries of what apps were used, how long, and any sketchy stuff flagged.

Where to start: Freemium app with paid features like real-time alerts, screen time reports, or AI-driven content analysis. Sell annual plans to families.

💡 Invisinet – Home WiFi with Built-In Control

Launch a rebranded WiFi router (or partner with an existing one) that comes pre-loaded with parental filters, device pause, and bedtime shutoffs.

Where to start: Hardware sales + recurring subscription for advanced controls. Sell in bundles with promo deals for new parents or school districts.

💡 ModernParent Workshops – Digital Safety Coaching

Think of this as the “driver’s ed” for parenting in the digital age. Run virtual or in-person workshops for parents covering TikTok trends, AI chatbots, privacy tips, and screen time balance.

Where to start: Charge per seat or sell to schools and churches. Package as a 4-week bootcamp. Include a workbook and upsell a private FB support group.

Parents don’t want more info. they want peace of mind.

That’s what these ideas offer.

Pick one. Build it simple. Make it helpful. And market it where worried parents already hang out (think FB groups, Instagram momfluencers, and school emails).

Your idea could literally protect a kid today and make you money tomorrow.

Until next time,
Dwayne & Matt