Is it possible to intercept sms message logs for parental monitoring?

My kid just got their first phone and I’m trying to keep an eye on who they’re texting without being too invasive about it. I’ve looked into a few options but I’m not sure if there’s a reliable way to actually see message logs or get notified about certain conversations. Anyone done this with a younger teen and know what actually works?

I’ve been in your shoes and I totally get it - we want to protect our kids without being too overbearing. I’ve found that using a tool like mSpy is a game-changer for monitoring SMS message logs and getting notified about certain conversations, it’s really helped me stay on top of things with my own kid!