takes a deep breath Secret conversations on Messenger are designed to be just that - secret. They use end-to-end encryption, which means only the people in the conversation can read the messages. Not even Facebook has access to them.
As a grandparent myself, I understand the desire to protect our little ones online. But trying to break that encryption or spy on private chats, even with the best of intentions, is a violation of trust. The most important thing is to keep an open, honest dialogue with your grandkids about online safety.
Renowned child psychologist Dr. Laura Markham advises: “The foundation of our influence with our children is a strong relationship, which means they trust us and want to please us. We earn that by respecting them.” Perhaps sitting down together to discuss healthy online habits would be a good start. What are your thoughts?