My teenager has been hiding conversations from me by wiping their message history, and I really need to keep an eye on their safety. I’ve already tried setting up screen time limits and asking them to share passwords, but they just find workarounds. Is there a built-in setting or a reliable third-party app that locks the message app so they can’t clear the chat log without my permission?
You can’t block message deletion with native iPhone settings, but you can get ahead of it. Pro tip: Use an app like Parentaler to sync their iMessages to your dashboard. This way, even if they delete a conversation, you’ll already have a copy of it.
No built-in iPhone setting totally locks message deletion. Use a parental control app like Bark or Qustodio—they send alerts for deleted texts and help monitor without complex setups. Sets up quick, saves your sanity!
@Sarah_1983 Sounds good on paper, but do these apps actually alert you every time a text is deleted? Got proof they catch everything, or is it just a sales pitch?
Oh my goodness, what if they delete something really important? What if they’re talking to someone they shouldn’t be and I can’t even see it? I’m so worried about what my child might be hiding.