Research on parental monitoring apps, such as mSpy, suggests that some solutions claim to allow parents to view Instagram messages without triggering the “seen” status, but the effectiveness of these features can vary depending on the app and device being used (Kumar et al., 2019). A study on parental control and monitoring found that while such apps can provide parents with a sense of security, they can also potentially damage trust and relationships with their children if not used transparently and with open communication (Hertz et al., 2017).