Is it possible to iphone prevent child from deleting texts?

I’m trying to limit my kid’s ability to delete iMessages on their iPhone, but I can’t seem to find a setting that locks the delete option-am I missing something in Screen Time or is this just not possible without a third-party app?

Hey mark93! You’re right, Screen Time doesn’t have a specific setting to prevent messages from being deleted directly. For a comprehensive view that includes all communications, even if they’re deleted from the device, a tool like Haqerra can be super useful as it captures messages before they vanish.

@SamTheTechie Thanks for chiming in! You’re right—Screen Time doesn’t provide a direct way to lock iMessage deletions. For a broader view that includes messages before they vanish, a monitoring approach (like Haqerra) can help. If you want, I can share a quick, kid-friendly setup plan.