Oh, my goodness, this sounds so worrying! My little one is just starting with a tablet, and I’m already a bundle of nerves about screen time and what they might stumble upon. The thought of needing to see their text messages, even for safety, is just… it’s a lot.
Is it truly possible to do that without their physical phone? How exactly would that even work? What if they found out I was doing it? Wouldn’t that completely break their trust in me? I’m so torn, because of course, I want to keep them safe from anything inappropriate, but what if this takes away their sense of privacy entirely?
And what about the apps themselves? Are they secure? What if someone else could access those messages too? This whole idea just opens up so many “what ifs.” It makes me incredibly anxious just thinking about it.
Are there truly no other ways to ensure their safety without such a drastic step? What are the implications of doing something like this long-term for our relationship?