Can my mom read my texts?

In a normal scenario, there is no way your parents can track your text messages. However, your parents can access the carrier account in case of SMS messages. As for social media and IM messages, they can only track your messages if they know your login credentials. Otherwise, they won’t be able to do it.

Should I read my 15 year olds texts?

Parents: there’s no absolute right answer as to whether it’s OK to read your kid’s text messages. It depends on your kid’s age, personality, and behavior. The most important thing is that you discuss responsible texting behavior. You also can consider purchasing a text-monitoring service through your wireless carrier.

Is the bark app worth it?

Bark is ideal for monitoring tweens and teens as they venture into social media because it doesn’t infringe too much on their privacy. Easy installation, good customer service ratings, and unlimited access for your entire family and all their devices make Bark’s slightly higher price tag well worth it.

Can parents read iMessages?

The Apple iMessage is very popular among teens. Parents can track iMessages sent or received on their kid’s iPhone through two methods – iCloud and iTunes.

Is it OK to read your kid’s text messages?

Parents: there’s no absolute right answer as to whether it’s OK to read your kid’s text messages. It depends on your kid’s age, personality, and behavior.

What should I do if my child is sending inappropriate texts?

The most important thing is that you discuss responsible texting behavior. Remind them that any text can be forwarded to an unintended audience — and texts that involve drugs, sexting, or other illegal things can get kids into real trouble.

How many parents monitor their teen’s text messages?

Some 70 percent of parents of teens with a cell phone admit they have reviewed their teen’s text messages. And in a study of more than 1,000 parents and 1,000 teens, 86 percent of parents said they would monitor their kids’ activities across devices. Just over half of those who wouldn’t said it was because they thought it was a breach of trust.

Is it OK to look at your child’s phone?

It depends. John Duffy, a family psychologist based in Chicago, says that when safety is an issue, absolutely. “There will be times when looking at your child’s phone is okay.”

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