Messenger Kids

Facebook launches 'Sleep Mode' on Messenger Kids to help parents set an off-time for the app on their child's device

When the app is in Sleep Mode, kids cannot send or receive messages or video calls, play with the creative camera or receive notifications.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google are hijacking our minds and society, say early employees of these social media organisations

Billionaire investor George Soros called internet "monopolies" such as Google and Facebook an obstacle to innovation and a menace to society

Child development experts and advocates urge Facebook to end its Messenger Kids app

Facebook has constantly reiterated that it consulted with parenting experts and families, and said “there is no advertising in Messenger Kids.”

Britain to set minimum content standards for children on social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter

Facebook and Twitter will have to adapt their websites for younger users after ministers caved into a campaign by peers and children's charities.

Britain to set minimum content standards for children on platforms including Facebook and Twitter

Facebook and Twitter will have to adapt their websites for younger users after ministers caved into a campaign by peers and children's charities.

British health secretary Jeremy Hunt warns Facebook to stay away from his children

Facebook, however, said it launched Messenger Kids after talking to thousands of parents, associations like National PTA and parenting experts.

Facebook launches Messenger Kids preview in the US for users below the age of 13

Messenger Kids has been created to cater to users under the age of 13 as Facebook does not legally allow users under 13 to sign up for an account.

Facebook introduces Messenger Kids; includes parental controls for their child's online safety

At the end, to add people to your child's approved contact list, go to the Messenger Kids parental controls panel on your main Facebook app.