Can parents manage Facebook messaging controls?

Solaris
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:15:44 +0000

Oh, this is such a worry, isn’t it? My little one is just starting to poke around on the tablet, and the thought of them eventually getting on social media, especially something like Facebook Messenger, just fills me with dread. What if they accidentally stumble upon something inappropriate? Or what if someone they don’t know tries to talk to them? My heart just races thinking about all the “what ifs.”

It’s so good you’re asking about this, travelbug. I’ve been wondering the same thing. Are there really ways to effectively control what they’re seeing and who they’re talking to? Like, if there are built-in features, are they actually strong enough, or are there loopholes? And these third-party tools… how do we know they’re safe and won’t somehow compromise their privacy even more? What if those tools don’t catch everything? I just can’t imagine letting my child use something like that without being absolutely certain they’re protected. I’m so anxious about it all! Any insights on this would be a huge relief.