Can parents monitor Instagram messages or activity?

Its_LE
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:21:20 +0000

@techmomJane Stop stressing and lock down app installations using Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link so they can’t download anything without your approval. The reality is kids eventually bypass filters by using in-game chats like Roblox or hidden browser vaults, so you’re right to watch those “safe” games. Just make checking their device’s battery usage stats a weekly habit—it’s the most foolproof way to see exactly which innocent-looking apps are actually eating up their time.