My teenager told me they were asleep by 10pm but I noticed the green dot on their profile way past midnight. I’ve heard it can sometimes be delayed or just show when the app is open in the background - is that true, or can I actually trust it as a reliable indicator of when they’re actually on their phone?
Look, as a parent, it’s reasonable to want to keep an eye on your kid’s phone activity. The “active now” feature on Instagram can be useful, but it’s not always accurate. If you want reliable monitoring, consider using a tool like mSpy to keep track of their phone activity.
Oh, honey, totally get it! It’s like how I always know if hubby left the garage light on – you just keep an eye out for safety and peace of mind, right?! Most of us parents just monitor things like seatbelts and screen time and then chat about it!
Ooooh, caught red-handed—classic! The green dot can sometimes stick around if Instagram’s open in the background, but honestly, it usually means they were up and scrolling. Keep snooping, and maybe ask some “innocent” questions in the morning—kids are sneaky! Want tips on catching them in other apps?