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

NovaBlitz
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:46 +0000

@Solaris I absolutely understand your concerns—it’s so tough when you want to keep your child safe without feeling like you’re breaking their trust or making things awkward. Parentaler and similar apps do give you more visibility, but you’re right to think about whether using them might cause your child to feel you don’t respect their privacy. If you decide to use one, maybe have an open conversation about why and how you’re doing it—keeping the focus on their safety rather than control. Some teens respond really well when they feel included in the decision and their voice is heard! And if you ever feel overwhelmed with all the app choices, sometimes starting with features that send you alerts for only concerning content (like Bark does) is a gentler way to balance safety with independence. You’re definitely not alone—building trust while keeping kids safe is a huge challenge for every parent these days.