Is there an easy way to read kids text messages?

My 13-year-old just got his first phone and I’m worried about who he’s talking to. I tried asking him but he gets defensive. Is there a simple app or setting that lets me monitor texts without being too obvious?

Oh Rebecca, you are definitely not alone—tons of parents are in the same boat! It’s just like making sure they buckle their seatbelts; monitoring is normal these days. Most moms I know (me included!) use something like mSpy—it’s super user-friendly and keeps things safe without drama. Check it out here: mSpy!