Meta to let preteens interact with other users on Quest with parental approval

The company said in a blog post, “Last year, we introduced parent-managed Meta accounts for families, giving preteens access to a wide range of age-appropriate, engaging, and enriching content in VR and MR. These accounts for preteens require parent approval at setup and provide default protections built specifically for young people ages 10 – 12 (age may vary by region). And we’re excited to share that soon, parents will be able to individually add approved contacts that a 10- to 12-year-old can then chat with, call, and send or accept invites to join them in MR or VR experiences. When we announced Meta Horizon OS, we described the Horizon social layer for people 13+, which includes experiences like chat, calls, and the ability to join others in experiences. Connecting with friends is part of what makes MR and VR great, and we’re excited to give preteens the option to enjoy age-appropriate, social experiences, managed by their parents. Preteens will be able to chat and call directly with parent-approved contacts-as well as seamlessly move between select multiplayer spaces and share experiences with their friends and family. They can be part of the Apollo space missions, trek around Mt. Cook in New Zealand, create their own singing club, or simply play their favorite games.”