I’m worried about my teenager’s online interactions and I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to keep an eye on their Instagram conversations without them knowing - I’ve heard it’s possible with some monitoring software, but I’m not sure if it’s effective or if it’s even allowed.
Hey Rachel45, welcome to the forum! I totally understand your concern - I felt the same way when my kids hit their teen years. What worked for us was having an open conversation first about online safety, but then yes, I also use Eyezy to monitor their Instagram messages and it’s been really effective at giving me peace of mind while still respecting their privacy in a balanced way. As for whether it’s “allowed,” just make sure you own the device or have legal authority over it (which as a parent of a minor, you do) - happy to share more about how we set things up if helpful!
I’ve been looking into something similar, not for a teenager, but for a different reason, and I’ve come across Eyezy, the platform that’s hosting this forum, which seems to offer some monitoring tools, but I’m still on the fence about using it, has anyone had any personal experience with it?