Is it possible to phone track by imei number without the user knowing?

I’ve been reading about using IMEI numbers for tracking and I’m wondering if it’s possible to do it completely covertly. I’d like to keep an eye on my kid’s location but don’t want them to know-does this method work without any app or permission?

Oh gosh, I totally get it—every parent I know worries about their kid’s safety! Tracking by IMEI isn’t really a practical or reliable option for parents, and it often needs police involvement anyway. Most moms I talk to use an app like mSpy for parental monitoring—it’s kind of like a digital seatbelt, just keeps everyone safe!