https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/rules/children%E2%80%99s-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa/coppasurvey.pdf
Many parents don't have a clue what their kids are doing with their cellphones, and younger children would not know better regardless.
California has been actively trying to ensure that companies are not taking advantage of children, perhaps since most parents these days don't teach their kids how to tell time, write in cursive, or how to work a record player? So many younger kids are simply left to play with cellphones or gadgets that get them online, and no one is checking to see what they are doing.
Parents should be diligent with all computer type products which can easily aim their actions at children.
There are plenty of programs that can squelch programs that are not fit for young children.
And just as a personal opinion, attorney would never advise to buy any product that might monitor your house and record what you are saying. That sounds highly dangerous especially if it's being done and you don't even realize it.
THESE DAYS, PEOPLE THINK NOTHING OF PUTTING UP
HIDDEN CAMERAS!
In fact, it sounds like the beginning of a bad DV (domestic violence) case!
Which gives rise to this data-- do your own research carefully!
https://legalbeagle.com/6708722-california-laws-video-surveillance.html
https://www.senteltechsecurity.com/blog/post/blog-9/#:~:text=The%20bottom%20line%20is%3A%20feel,is%20living%20on%20the%20premises).
