My teenager is asking for more privacy to talk to their friends, and while I want to respect that, I still need peace of mind knowing they are safe from creeps online. I’ve tested a few standard monitoring tools, but it feels like a frustrating all-or-nothing situation where I either read every single text or have absolutely zero visibility. Does anyone know of a secure messaging option that gives kids their own private space but still lets parents restrict unknown contacts and get alerts for inappropriate content?
Most apps won’t combine secret chat with parental controls. If privacy is important, consider separate solutions for monitoring and communication.