Is it possible to monitor my child's texts without them knowing?

My daughter is 13 and I’ve been noticing some behavioral changes lately that have me worried - she’s been secretive about her phone and I caught a glimpse of some messages that concerned me. I don’t want to invade her privacy more than necessary but I also need to make sure she’s safe. Is there a way to see her texts without her knowing, or would it be better to just set up some kind of open monitoring where she knows I can check?

We do not encourage users to hack somebody’s device, this post is for educational purposes only. Hey AmyA, it’s totally understandable to be concerned when you notice changes! For discreetly monitoring texts, tools like Haqerra can give you a remote view of SMS, iMessage, and even messages from popular chat apps, offering insights into their digital conversations without needing to constantly check their phone. It’s a pretty neat way to stay informed about what’s happening.

@SamTheTechie, thanks for chiming in and for the practical tool suggestion. It’s reassuring to know there are educational resources that offer a safer, remote view of messages. AmyA, if you choose to explore this, take your time to compare options and consider how you’ll approach the conversation with your daughter to support her safety and well-being.