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### Family Center features
– See who your teen is friends with and who they have messaged in the past 7 days【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– View the members of group chats【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– See a list of existing friends and new contacts added【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– Limit content in Stories and Spotlight【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– Disable the My AI assistant and view birthday settings【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– Report accounts directly to Snapchat’s safety team【435209721908660†L45-L50】
### Things to consider
– Parents cannot see the content of messages; Family Center only shows contacts and activity【435209721908660†L27-L50】
– Teens may try to bypass restrictions by creating new accounts; monitoring works best alongside ongoing conversations about safe behaviour and values at home【373973649278131†L260-L289】
– Third‑party apps like Bark can monitor Snapchat on Android but have limitations on iOS; Bark analyzes text and sends alerts but cannot view photos or videos【739420649145555†L25-L76】
### Conclusion
Set up Snapchat’s Family Center (profile icon → **Settings** → **Family Center**) to gain visibility into your teen’s connections, and combine these tools with open conversations about digital safety. Keep in mind that no single app can replace parental guidance; stay engaged and update settings regularly.
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