{"id":11993,"date":"2019-11-20T08:13:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T02:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/?p=11993"},"modified":"2019-11-20T08:13:59","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T02:43:59","slug":"6-tips-for-spying-on-your-childs-instagram-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/6-tips-for-spying-on-your-childs-instagram-account\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips For Spying On Your Child\u2019s Instagram Account"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re the parent of a child, you realize their wellbeing is of the highest priority. With about 72% of children using Instagram today (according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/instagram-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hootsuite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), you should be concerned about your child\u2019s use of it. There are online predators, cyberbullies, catfishers, and other criminals who wish to do your child harm. The only way you can ensure their safety is by spying on their Instagram account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, are the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tips for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"font-family: Lora, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; opacity: 0.84;\" href=\"https:\/\/safeguarde.com\/\">mobile spying<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your child\u2019s Instagram, without being a helicopter parent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2.jpg\" alt=\"6 Tips For Spying On Your Child\u2019s Instagram Account\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mobile-Monitoring-Apps_-Tools-You-Can-Use-to-Spy-on-Your-Kid\u2019s-Cell-Phone-2-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1: Know Why You Want To Monitor Your Child\u2019s Instagram<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin, you must think about your motives behind wanting to view your child\u2019s Instagram profile. Are they new to Instagram? Do you want to protect them from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.kaspersky.com\/resource-center\/threats\/top-7-online-gaming-dangers-facing-kids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online dangers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Have they been acting suspiciously lately? These are just some questions to ask yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: Do You Want Your Child To Know You\u2019re Spying On Them?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some parents want to be discreet when monitoring their child\u2019s Instagram. Others want to be upfront with their child about it. It is entirely up to you and your situation whether or not you let your child know you\u2019re snooping on them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning on being upfront with your child, here are some steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down and create your child\u2019s Instagram account with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure their account is private.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u2261 \u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settings <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Account Privacy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Account<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their profile shouldn\u2019t divulge personal details about them like age and where they live.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hide offensive comments you don\u2019t want your child to see.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u2261 \u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settings <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comments <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hide Offensive Comments<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Two-Factor Authentication to secure your child\u2019s account from hackers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down your child\u2019s Instagram login credentials so you can access their account when necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach them the basics of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/instagram-safety-tips-for-parents-2487800\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram safety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>#3: Get An Instagram Spy App\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, to put your Instagram spying into action. Online, in the App Store, and on Google Play, there are discrete Instagram cell phone spying apps parents can use. These apps enable a parent to spy on Instagram messages, comments, photos posted and liked, and more. Usually, the information is accessible within the app or via an online control panel. However, be wary of free Instagram spying software options. Most of the time, they are a scam with hidden in-app purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4: Create An Instagram Account<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not comfortable using an Instagram spy app or don\u2019t want to pay for one, you could create an Instagram account. Create a handle that isn\u2019t obvious like your name, and use a photo of an inconspicuous object like a flower. Then, request to follow your child\u2019s account, unless they have a public account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5: Don\u2019t Make Your Spying Obvious<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to keep your spying activities a secret, you need to hide it well. It may be hard, but don\u2019t want to make it obvious that you\u2019re tracking their Instagram conversations and other activities. When talking to them about how their day was or what they\u2019re doing on their phone, avoid the urge to spill the beans. Keeping the secret could lead to you protecting them from dangers on Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6: If You Uncover Something Serious, Talk To Your Child<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see something serious while monitoring your child\u2019s Instagram profile, talk to them about it. It\u2019s your job as a parent to protect your child and be their support system. Even if they did something bad, you need to show them they can share anything with you. There\u2019s a time to step back, and there\u2019s a time to be a hands-on parent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping children safe online, especially on Instagram, is crucial for parents to do. Social media networks aren\u2019t going away anytime soon, and are going to continue to grow in popularity. Parents need to do their part and be aware of what apps and social platforms their children are using.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for other useful apps to use? Check out: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/useful-smartphone-apps-for-parents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful Smartphone Apps for Parents\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re the parent of a child, you realize their wellbeing is of the highest priority. 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