My 14-year-old has been spending hours on Instagram and I’m worried about who they’re talking to and what they’re seeing. I’ve tried having open conversations, but they just get defensive. Is there a way to monitor their DMs or story views without them knowing, maybe through something built into the phone or a third-party app that actually works?
Monitoring DMs or story views secretly is risky and can backfire on trust. Most built-in controls require their awareness; third-party apps are often unreliable or invasive.