How to setup parental supervision on Facebook Messenger
With this feature, you can ensure your child's online experience is as safe and enriching as possible.
As parents, we all want the best for our children, hoping they'll grow up responsible, kind, and well-behaved. However, one of the greatest challenges today is the growing influence of the digital world on their lives.
According to Exploding Topics, the average teen spends roughly 8 hours on screen every day, indicating a shift from real-world environments to virtual ones. Social media apps like Facebook Messenger encourage these transitions through interacting with peers and consuming content. While these platforms offer opportunities for communication and learning, they also expose teens to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators.
Understandably, keeping track of children’s online activity can feel overwhelming. But thanks to Messenger’s supervision feature, you can monitor your teen's activity without stress and create a safer online space.
In this article, learn how to use Messenger’s Supervision feature effectively, ensuring you stay involved in your child’s online life without compromising their privacy or autonomy.
Steps to supervise teens' activity on Messenger
Step 1. On Messenger, tap the grid icon to access the menu
