Facebook Messenger Kids Allowed Users to Chat with Unapproved Users

Facebook's Messenger Kids app is built around a simple premise: children shouldn't be able to talk to users who haven't been approved by their parents. But a design flaw allowed users to sidestep that protection through the group chat system, allowing children to enter group chats with unapproved strangers.

1. Is Messenger dangerous for kids?
2. How do I restrict kids on messenger?
3. Is TikTok safe for kids?
4. Can a parent delete messages on kid messenger?

Is Messenger dangerous for kids?

I interviewed several experts in children's media who agreed that if parents are going to let their children chat online, Messenger Kids is a safe option. Parents are in full control of who their children can communicate with in the app.

How do I restrict kids on messenger?

To block someone on Messenger Kids:

1. Open the Messenger Kids app.
2. Scroll to the person you want to block and tap their photo.
3. Tap .
4. Tap Block.

Is TikTok safe for kids?

What age is TikTok recommended for? Common Sense recommends the app for age 15+ mainly due to the privacy issues and mature content. TikTok requires that users be at least 13 years old to use the full TikTok experience, although there is a way for younger kids to access the app.

Can a parent delete messages on kid messenger?

For example, we inform kids that people they know may see their name and photo, that parents can see and download their messaging content and that they are not able to delete any messages they send or receive.