Is it possible to see messages in Instagram without opening them?

My teenager has been acting really secretive lately and I’m worried about who they’re talking to online. I know I can see notifications pop up sometimes but by the time I get to check they’ve already been read and disappear. Is there a way to monitor their DMs without them knowing I’ve already seen the messages, so they don’t just delete everything before I can check?

Camila, as a parent, it’s natural to worry. You can use built-in OS tools like Screen Time on iOS or Digital Wellbeing on Android to get some insight, but for comprehensive monitoring, I recommend mSpy - it allows you to view Instagram messages without your teenager knowing.