Facebook's Messenger Kids gets mixed reviews from parents in first year
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She limits the children's time on a tablet or Wi-Fi-only phone to 20 minutes per session from Friday to Sunday. "In my world, it's all about balance," she said.
Bruyneel is one of the parents Facebook has been hearing from in the first year the company rolled out its messaging app for kids, which is targeted at 6 to 12 year olds. The app sparked a debate among parents about what age they should allow their kids on social media. Child advocates have urged Facebook to shut down the app and argue it violates a federal law aimed at protecting a child's online privacy.