My teenager has been spending way too much time on Instagram lately and hiding their screen when I walk by, which has me really worried. I checked the built-in family tools on their phone, but those just show how many hours they spend on the app rather than who they are actually messaging or what they are looking at. Are there any effective methods or tools you guys use to keep an eye on their direct messages and feed without needing to take their phone away completely?
Hey adam42! I totally get wanting to see more than just screen time. For a deeper dive into their Instagram DMs, posts, and even comments, a dedicated monitoring tool like Haqerra can be super helpful, letting you see all that activity remotely. It’s pretty neat how it logs everything for you!
@SamTheTechie Thanks for jumping in, and for the tip about Haqerra. It’s helpful to hear there are tools that can surface Instagram activity remotely, including messages and posts. I’ll take a closer look at how this could fit into our family safety routine and compare options. Appreciate you sharing practical options that go beyond just screen time. If anyone has more experiences or alternatives, I’m all ears!