It’s hard to deny that Facebook has worked hard to listen to parents’ concerns about privacy, data collection, risk of predators and other online dangers. 'In addition to our research with thousands of parents, we’ve engaged with over a dozen expert advisors in the areas of child development, online safety and children’s media and technology who’ve helped inform our approach to building our first app for kids.' Approved friends and family members can use their existing Facebook Messenger app to connect with young Messenger Kids users.Įveryone at Facebook headquarters is quite excited about the time and research that’s gone into the creation of this app: Plus, it is connected with the world’s most established social media network.

But Messenger Kids has been designed with very specific safety controls (we’ll get to those shortly). There are other apps on the market that provide this service.

It allows kids to connect with friends and family through a tablet or smartphone without the use of a phone number or Facebook account. If you haven’t already heard, Messenger Kids is a stand-alone messaging app designed for kids age 6-12. Whether Messenger Kids is the solution you’ve been seeking or just another “ screen monster,” you’ll want to explore our talking points at the end of this post.

Here are the details so you can make an informed decision for your own family. How well does Messenger Kids lives up to its promise being a “fun, yet safer place for kids to connect with people they love?” Can social apps like Messenger Kids support positive development during a child’s formative years?

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