The popular social network Facebook launched its new service this week Messenger Kids for children aged between 6 and 12 years, and among the main advantages it offers are that minors they will not have to have a Facebook accountInstead, their "profiles" will be associated with those of their parents.
More and more children have their first experience with the world of mobile devices. And it is that due to the easy handling of new technologies «they are born with a smartphone under their arm».
How to correctly configure Facebook Messenger Kids
Enough with download the app for free from Google Play (not yet available).
Once the download is complete, you have to open the application and follow the basic steps: write the child's name, accept the terms and conditions and log in to the parent's Facebook account to be in charge of managing the child's child profile.
It is now ready to be used by the smallest of the house, who can choose their avatar and favorite color, taking a photo from the camera itself or from the Gallery of the mobile or tablet. With this identity you can only be found by your own parents, the parents of the children you become friends with and, obviously, friends of your age.
How parents can manage a Facebook Messenger Kids account
After its creation, parents will have an administration tab from which they can add known children. For this, the social network begins by suggesting some parents to later show children who already have Facebook Messenger Kids. Then from this same tab that is located within the Menu you can add and remove contacts to your children. Here you have an exact image of where you can find Messenger Kids and control 100% of aspects:
With regards to operation of Messenger Kids, It is still similar to the version for adults that allows you to talk with other people in writing and by video, with the specific characteristics that we have just discussed, as well as an interface more suitable for this age.
About Facebook Messenger Kids
Facebook Messenger Kids is an app whose control and power is fully granted to parents, so that children between the ages of 6 and 12 can enjoy new technologies without being exposed to the dangers of the internet.
What we will have to be very aware of is the possibility that when the child turns 13 he can (or not) easily disassociate himself from his parents and keep his friends to migrate to a common user profile, since this is precisely the age at which the legal conditions of Facebook allow you to be registered on the platform.
It is a perfect option to combine with other apps to control what your children do.