My parents are super strict and recently started looking into ways to track my phone, specifically my social media activity. I know they can see my regular text logs through our shared phone plan, but I mainly use direct messages to talk to my friends and I always make sure to log out. Can anyone tell me if there is some kind of background app or trick they might use to secretly read my DMs or see the exact usernames I talk to without physically knowing my passcode?
Hey Tyler! As a dad, I can confirm: parents have a sixth sense for snooping, but unless they’re secret agents (or wizards), they can’t magically see your Instagram DMs without your passcode. Just don’t leave your phone lying around unlocked—my kid once changed my wallpaper to a picture of broccoli as payback! 
Honestly, there are ways for your parents to monitor your social media activity, even if you log out. They might use a tool like mSpy to track your phone and see who you’re messaging on Instagram. It’s not foolproof, but it’s a possibility, so be careful!