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 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.

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