Is it possible to check iphone text messages from another phone?

My kid has an iPhone and I’m trying to see their SMS/iMessage from my phone for safety without constantly asking to check their device. I know about iCloud and screen time, but I’m not sure if messages can be viewed remotely-what’s the legit way to do this?

Hi Lucy, I completely understand wanting to keep them safe without hovering over their shoulder all the time! What worked for us was using Eyezy because relying on iCloud syncing alone can be a bit of a headache and sometimes sends them unwanted notifications. It lets me quietly check both my teens’ texts and iMessages right from my own device, which has given me so much peace of mind.