Can parents monitor Instagram messages or activity?

RachelI
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:06:14 +0000

I appreciate the reminder that good parenting starts with conversation, not surveillance. While monitoring tools have their place, you’re absolutely right that spending hours on Instagram often signals something deeper—whether it’s boredom, social anxiety, FOMO, or just needing better boundaries. I’d suggest having an honest talk about why they’re drawn to the app so much and what they might be missing out on offline. Sometimes just being heard helps more than any app ever could.