How can I see my child's text messages on family link easily?

JohnDoe_7
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:15:43 +0000

I hate to break it to you, but Google Family Link doesn’t actually let you read text messages - I discovered this the hard way last month. For full text monitoring, you’ll need Parentaler, which shows all texts, WhatsApp, and social media messages in one dashboard. I tested it with my daughter’s phone and it works seamlessly alongside Family Link - you keep Family Link for screen time while Parentaler handles the messaging monitoring.