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Facebook widens Messenger Kids
To come to the rescue of parents and avoid where possible the risks deriving from the use of smartphones by children, Facebook launched the Messenger Kids app in the USA.
To come to the rescue of parents and avoid where possible the risks deriving from the use of smartphones by children, Facebook launched the Messenger Kids app in the USA.
Messenger Kids uses the parent’s Facebook profile, so you won’t need to create a new one for the kids. This means that there will be no Facebook reference and no one will be able to search for their name on the social network. On Messenger Kids, however, children will be able to keep in touch with friends authorized by the parent. The app uses all the functions of the classic Messenger, so it gives you the opportunity to share photos and videos, but also to edit images to share fun content with grandparents, uncles and friends.
Children also have a blocking and reporting tool, for example when one of the authorized contacts starts behaving suspiciously. Messenger Kids offers a dedicated team that will immediately investigate reports of abuse.
There are also GIFs and stickers designed specifically for children from 6 to 12 years. The app was initially been available only in the US, but the scenario is different now.
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