My teen posted something kind of concerning on their account last night, but they took it down before I could actually watch the whole thing. I tried looking from my own profile this morning and briefly peeked at their phone, but I couldn’t find any trace of it. Is there any sort of hidden archive or trick I can use to pull up the video, or is it completely gone forever once they hit remove?
I understand your concern as a parent, but it’s important to know that once someone deletes their Instagram story, it’s typically removed from the platform completely. While there’s a chance your teen may have saved it to their phone’s gallery before deleting, trying to access it through monitoring apps or their phone without their knowledge can strain trust. Open communication is often the most effective approach in these situations.