WhatsApp is set to introduce a new update aimed at providing relief for parents. This upcoming feature will allow adults to impose specific controls on devices, preventing pre-teens from accessing certain functionalities or joining group chats without permission. Parents or guardians will have the authority to select who can contact the account to avoid any unwanted communication.
Moreover, parents will have the ability to review message requests from unknown contacts and manage the privacy settings of the account. WhatsApp emphasized that it is a trusted platform for family communication due to its simplicity, privacy, and reliability.
The new parent-managed accounts, developed with input from families and experts, will enable parents or guardians to create WhatsApp accounts for pre-teens with restricted features limited to messaging and calling.
To set up these accounts, parents will need to link their family member’s phone with their own device. Once established, the parent or guardian will have full control over these accounts, including access to privacy settings for customization.
All personal conversations on WhatsApp remain private and secure with end-to-end encryption, ensuring no one, not even WhatsApp, can access or intercept them. The update will be gradually rolled out over the next few months to enhance user experience and safety.
WhatsApp looks forward to receiving feedback as they continue to enhance the platform to be the safest and most private way for families to stay connected.