About this lesson

Kids Messenger apps are communication platforms designed specifically for children to chat with family and friends in a controlled and safe environment. These apps usually include features that cater to younger users, such as stickers, drawing tools, and games, while also incorporating robust parental controls to ensure safety and privacy. Given the young age of the users and the potential risks associated with digital communication, it's crucial to implement safety measures.

Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 1: Understanding Messenger Kids

    2. Lesson 2: Why use Messenger Kids vs Other Chat Apps and Programs

    3. Lesson 3: Importance of Messenger Kids Safety

    4. Lesson 4: Facebook and Domestic Violence

    1. Lesson 1: Cyberbullying Awareness

    2. Lesson 2: Recognizing Online Predators

    3. Lesson 3: Recognizing Inappropriate Image Content

    4. Lesson 4: Reporting and Deleting Images

    1. Lesson 1: Creating a Secure Password

    2. Lesson 2: Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

    3. Lesson 3: Setting Privacy Controls

    4. Lesson 4: Blocking Users

    1. Lesson 1: Setting Parental Controls

    2. Lesson 2: Monitoring Child's Activity
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Monthly checklist

Every month follow these tips to ensure your children stay as safe as possible on Kids Messenger.

  • Monitor Communications: Regularly check in on your child’s activity within the app. Most kids messenger apps have parental dashboards that provide insights into who your child is chatting with and how they are using the app.

  • Approve Contacts: Make use of features that allow you to approve all contacts before your child can communicate with them. This helps prevent strangers from contacting your child.

  • Adjust privacy settings to maximize security and privacy. For instance, ensure that the child’s profile is not public and that location sharing is turned off.

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