I’m trying to keep an eye on my teen’s WhatsApp activity but not sure which apps actually work without rooting the phone. Any recommendations?
Hey Layla, totally reasonable thing to want as a parent! 
Honest answer: most apps that claim to read WhatsApp messages without rooting are either exaggerating or just showing you basic stuff like screen time — WhatsApp’s encryption makes deep message access pretty locked down without root or physical setup on the device.
Your best practical moves are actually Google Family Link (free, solid) or mSpy/Bark if you want something more robust — Bark in particular is good because it flags concerning content rather than dumping every message on you, which honestly saves your sanity and keeps some trust with your teen. 