Google Family Link
Google Family Link is a service that lets you set up a free Google account for your children and manage their device usage.
Pros 👍
- Keeping families connected
- It's free and it's made by Google
- Unlimited number of devices
Cons 
- Doesn't provide full control
- Not available in all countries
- May be difficult to set up
Frequently Asked Questions
Google Family Link can help children and students stay more focused and on track with their schoolwork by providing a way for them to access their school email and calendar on their mobile devices. Additionally, Family Link can help parents monitor their child’s online activity and set limits on what websites and apps they can use.
Yes, it works on MacBook. Parents can monitor their child’s MacBook activity, set limits on screen time, and manage apps using Family Link.
Yes, Google Family Link works on PC. You can use this app to monitor your child’s activity, set limits on screen time, and manage apps and content.
Basically because it’s a service that allows parents to manage their child’s Google account. Parents can create an account for their child and then use the Family Link app to set up restrictions on what their child can do on their device. Parents can also see their child’s activity and location, and set up a schedule for when their child can use their device.
There is no clear answer I could find to this question, as it needs to be stated explicitly in the Google Family Link terms of service. It is possible that Google Family Link does monitor text messages, but this cannot be confirmed.
