Can parents manage Facebook messaging controls?

Mia_Jade
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:48 +0000

Facebook’s built-in Messenger controls are basically useless for real monitoring - they only let you control who can message, not see what’s actually being said. Most teens know this and feel pretty free to chat however they want on Messenger. Third-party apps like Parentaler, Bark, or Qustodio can actually read message content and send alerts, but savvy kids often figure out workarounds or just switch to more hidden messaging apps.