![]() ![]() Parental Restrictions should still be used on all devices.Frankly, with the massive increase in bullying occurring through text and social media apps, we even see Messenger Kids as beneficial for any middle schooler. This app offers the ability to easily monitor their conversations. Considering how 9-12 year-old children communicate verbally, they certainly need coaching as they begin digitally communicating. We also believe that placing that age bracket on the app will negatively stigmatize the app for older children. Especially twelve-year-old children who cannot (and should not) sign-up for social media accounts. We believe that Messenger Kids is appropriate and beneficial for children over eleven-years-old. We find this very strange and unfortunate. Facebook states this app is for ages 9 to 11.There are no time restrictions on this app allowing for 24/7 communication.Facebook can change their terms of service at any time and begin advertising or even offer new features you may not be comfortable with.Notifications can be turned off on a per-contact basis allowing for notifications to be received from some contacts but limiting other contacts.When the child turns 13, the app does NOT not auto create a Facebook profile.For example, if Safari is disabled in Parental Restrictions, the link will not open in a browser. Links sent through Messenger Kids will not open if that app doesn’t exist on the phone.Turning the camera off under device’s parental restrictions disables the video chat feature while still allowing messaging.Can be used on devices without cellular service plans as an alternative to to iMessage (which allows messaging with anyone).No content disappears and it cannot be deleted.(In order for kids to connect, parents must be connected on Facebook.) This provides dual monitoring of communication and better limits the potential for bullying and inappropriate content. Both sets of parents approve the addition of each contact.Upon approval by both parents, the children are connected within the Messenger app.Child requests a new contact from their parent using a simple form within the app.Add the child’s name, take a picture (you may not want to use their face), and make allowances for what the app can access (photo roll, camera, microphone, etc).The parent will need to log in using their Facebook account.Download the app from iTunes App store.While this is likely Facebook’s attempt to hook children onto their platform from earlier ages and to take over the world – this new app actually has some benefits for parents. Facebook has now introduced Messenger Kids: a safer place for children too young for social media accounts to be able to connect with their friends. Apparently owning Instagram and mimicking the features of Snapchat isn’t enough. It’s widely known that tweens and teens aren’t on Facebook any more now that Great Grandma has a profile.įrom a business point of view, Facebook wants their share of the younger market back. ![]()
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