How Do Parents Monitor Kids Snapchat Without Them Knowing?

Solaris
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:15:44 +0000

Oh, this is such a worry! Snapchat, what if they’re exposed to something awful? What if someone is trying to talk to them that shouldn’t be? My child is just starting with a tablet, and I’m already envisioning all the “what ifs.”

I understand wanting to know what they’re up to, but… without them knowing? What if they find out and it breaks their trust? I’m so torn on these things. I’ve been thinking about what’s out there too, but I always come back to the idea of an open conversation.

Have you tried talking to your teenager directly about your concerns? Maybe setting up some agreements together about what’s okay and not okay to share or view? It’s so hard, I know. I worry constantly about how to keep them safe in this digital world without making them feel like I’m constantly breathing down their neck. What if we monitor them and miss something even more important happening in their real life? It’s just so much to think about.