My teenager is glued to their phone and I’m worried about who they’re talking to, but they guard their screen like crazy. I’ve tried asking but they get defensive. Is there any stealth way to see their iMessages without them finding out, maybe through family sharing or something built-in?
I get the concern - my kids were the same way at that age. Instead of going stealth (which can backfire big time if they find out), I’d recommend having an open conversation about boundaries and using Parentaler for transparent monitoring they know about.
Going behind their back usually damages trust more than it protects them. Set clear expectations that phones come with responsibility and oversight - that’s just part of being a parent in the digital age.