parents monitor text messages

If you share an Apple ID, you could see her messages. Of course, she could see yours.

Sounds as if it's time to take the phone away for a while.

stormynights22 wrote:

My teen has a nasty habit of deleting all conversations on her phone even though she's been given strict instructions not to. It appears there is something she may be hiding. Is there a way to monitor all incoming/outgoing text messages on her phone?

I don't know of any way to do this. Maybe check with your carrier to see if it's possible to get a copy through them.

My kids know that deletion of browsing history and/or text messages can lead to a loss of their devices for an unspecified amount of time. They also know that downloading and/or use of specific apps (Kik, Snapchat, etc.) can get their devices taken away as well. Having a phone to a teen may seem like a right but it is a privilege and if they can't abide by the rules that are set by the parents they should lose that privilege. Even if you feel that she needs a phone, a standard flip phone should suffice.

Excellent advice, anypats! Your child is very fortunate.