Facebook Messenger Kids: New social media application for kids

Facebook has come up with a new version, and it’s targeted at kids. Called Messenger Kids, the new messaging app designed specifically for children between the ages of six and 12 and it does not require a Facebook account. The app is actually launched in 2017 in USA and in 2018 in Canada and Peru now available in over 70 more countries including India. The app is now available on both iOS and Android.

What is Facebook Messenger Kids?

Facebook Messenger Kids is a standalone app that allows kids to safely communicate with their family and friends via messages and video calls. It also allows kids to send images to each other. It is controlled via the parent’s Facebook account and does not require the child to create an individual Facebook account. Facebook says during these unprecedented times, the app will allow teachers to help kids keep on learning.

What are the new changes made to the app?

To make it more kid-friendly, Facebook has made a number of changes to the app. For instance, parents can now let the kids choose their own friend requests. However, they will still receive notifications about the friend requests and will also be able to override any connections. Apart from this, parents will be able to make the children’s profile photos visible to friends of friends.

How to set up a Messenger Kids account?

To set up a Messenger Kids account, you need to authenticate your child’s device using your own Facebook username and password. Here’s how to do it;

• Download the Messenger Kids app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

• Open the app and authenticate the device with your Facebook username and password.

• The app will then ask you to enter your child’s name.

• After you are done with that, the app is ready.

• You can then head over to your account on your device and access the parental controls panel for Messenger Kids to set limitations, add friends, keep a check on what your child is doing and much more.

• To do that you need to head to the Facebook app’s settings panel and tap on the ‘more’ option.

• There click on the Messenger Kids option and then tap Explore.

The Diary of Wimpy Kid Series

Cover of the first book

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a children's novel written and illustrated by American cartoonist  Jeff Kinney. The story was first appeared in FunBrain, an educational browser game website for children and adults, in 2004. The first print edition of thirteen book series was published in April 2007 with the title Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The story is around the activities of a mischievous boy Gregory Heffley. Greg, has trouble with family, friends, and his local middle school. He is very concerned about how popular he is at school, and he daydreams a lot about being rich and famous when he grows up. He tries to fit in at his school, but usually he does not succeed. Facing many challenges, Greg attempts to handle them very creatively, but unfortunately his antics often backfire on him.

This book can recommend to children from age seven who enjoy reading as it is quite easy to read. The book will help to learn language and its usage. The book with illustration creates interest in reading. This series is must for every school libraries and public libraries which serve child patrons. Have a look at the series;

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Published on April 1, 2007

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Published on February 1, 2008

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, Published on January 13, 2009

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, Published on October 13, 2009

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth, Published on November 9, 2010

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, Published on November 15, 2011

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel, Published on November 13, 2012

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, Published on November 5, 2013

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,  Published on April 28, 2014

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School, Published on October 27, 2015

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down, Published on November 1, 2016

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway,  Published on November 7, 2017

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown, Published on October 30, 2018

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