How do I set up a Facebook account for my child and make sure it’s safe from the start?
Great question! Officially, Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old, but if your child is eligible, set up the account together and use your email. Go through privacy settings, limit who can see posts, and friend requests. Regularly monitor activity—some parents recommend apps like mSpy to help supervise online safety.
Facebook’s minimum age is 13. Don’t create an account for a child younger than that. Lying about their age is the opposite of a safe start.
Use Messenger Kids instead. It’s designed for children and gives you full control over all contacts. That is the only truly safe option for them on that platform.
This is such a big step! I remember this with my own daughter. First, FB requires kids to be 13. We sat down together and treated it like building her first digital house, going through every privacy setting. We locked posts to ‘Friends Only’ and limited who could send requests. Making her an active part of setting these ‘digital locks’ was key. It started an ongoing chat about safety, not just a one-time setup. It’s a journey