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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 / 06:00 PM / Facebook
Messenger Kids enables kids to safely video chat and message with family
and friends when they can't be together in person
Today, Facebook is rolling out Messenger Kids, a video chat and
messaging app that helps children connect with friends and family in a fun,
parent-controlled space. Available to download
from the Apple App and Google Play Stores, Messenger Kids has been
designed for children between the ages of 6 to 12 years, with the app including two new features aimed at helping kids
connect with their friends and family.
Helping to shape the Messenger Kids app, Facebook has worked closely
with Youth Advisors over the years, made up of experts in online safety, child
development and media. Ahead of its launch, Facebook also consulted with child
safety advocates and educators across Africa to ensure that its providing a
service that balances parental control with features that help kids learn how
to connect responsibly online.
Messenger Kids is made for Kids but controlled by parents, the app is
full of features for kids to connect with the people they love. Once their
account is set up by a parent, kids can start a one-on-one or group video chat.
The home screen shows them at a glance who they are connected to, and when
those contacts are online. Some fun features available in the app, include:
Commenting on the launch, Kojo Boakye, Facebook Public Policy Director, Africa said: "We know that parents are turning to technology more than ever to help their kids connect with friends and family online. With privacy, security and parental control at the heart of the app, Messenger Kids provides a safe, fun space, controlled by parents to do exactly that."
Safety expert Evelyn Kasina, Family IT Consultant, Eveminet, added: "It is our responsibility to ensure online safety for our children. The greatest sign of success is when our children display responsible independence during their online interaction. The launch of Facebook Messenger Kids is an amazing stride toward child online safety because our young children will enjoy and participate on social media on child developed platforms that have safety parameters to keep them safe."
Through the Parent Dashboard, parents can control and monitor their
child's activity enabling them to:
More Information on Messenger Kids
Click HERE to see the Messenger Kids Infographics
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