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1. #Messenger kids contacts gone how to#
2. #Messenger kids contacts gone update#
3. #Messenger kids contacts gone download#
4. #Messenger kids contacts gone free#

I’m not sure how the app could be used without some collection of information. Your child’s photo - it can be a photo of anything or it can be disguised with stickers/emojisĪs outlined in the privacy policy, Facebook collects information about your child’s contacts, content and usage.Your child’s birthday (optional - I skipped this in set up).Your child’s name but this can be a nickname.Unlike a lot of legal jargon, this one isn’t overly difficult to read.īasically, to set up an account you are supplying: You can read the Messenger Kids privacy policy here.

Maybe, but I do like to think Facebook is also responding to society’s demands and filling a gap in the market for a safe and effective communication tool for children. Or perhaps you’re thinking Facebook is training children to create their own Facebook or Instagram accounts once they turn 13 (building product loyalty). You might be thinking, it’s free… that means “you” are the product. So you might be wondering what Facebook’s ulterior motive is.

#Messenger kids contacts gone how to#

#Messenger kids contacts gone download#

Download on the iOS App Store (iPad or iPhone).If you want your child to use the app on your own device, such as your phone, you need to remember they’ll have access to your camera roll if they’re sending photos. Download the Messenger Kids app either on your device or your child’s device (e.g.In a nutshell, this is what parents need to do to get set up: Children can also grow a pet or play games like the one below where your friend guesses your drawing.Video calls have all sorts of filters and mini-games attached Children can video call others on their contact list (either individually or in groups).Children can send messages to their contacts which can include text, photos, voice recordings, stickers, GIFs, emojis and so on.Parents can review recent interactions with others, photos sent and chat histories.Parents need to set all the controls like online status and sleep mode where the app can’t be accessed during certain times.grandparents) and adults don’t need to download the Messenger Kids app they just use their regular Facebook Messenger app Children can also have other adults on their contact list (e.g.Parents can see which of their Facebook friends also have children using the app.Parents control the list of contacts and approve their child’s contacts (although they can give children some responsibility with this if they wish).The app has to be set up by parents via their own Facebook account.Children don’t have followers, likes or posts. It’s designed simply for video chat or messaging - there are no other social media features. It’s designed for children to stay in touch with close friends and family, NOT strangers.

#Messenger kids contacts gone free#

Messenger Kids is a free app for video calling and messaging. But my thinking is evolving as the world is evolving. I’ve always had an interest in online safety and have generally thought that social media for children isn’t a great idea. If you’re like me, you might have been a little alarmed when you heard Facebook was launching a messaging service for children a few years back. Scroll down to find a poster weighing up the pros and cons. This post shares what Messenger Kids is all about so you can decide whether it might be a good idea for your own children or something you’d recommend to the parents of your students. I’ve been exploring Messenger Kids over the last few days and have found some pros and cons. If you’re in North America, this wouldn’t be news to you but in Australia and many other countries worldwide, Facebook’s Messenger Kids has just been launched.

#Messenger kids contacts gone update#

Please note, this post was written in 2020 and I no longer update this website.