1. Teen Accounts
Confirm the account is using the age-appropriate Teen Account protections. Users under 16 need a parent’s approval to reduce certain safeguards.
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2. Privacy and contact
Open Settings and activity → Account privacy and Messages and story replies. Review who can follow, mention, tag and message the account.
3. Family Center
Connect the teen and parent accounts in Family Center to review safety settings and time controls without reading private messages.
Final check: confirm privacy, communication, account protection, content, purchases and reporting tools. Review settings again after major app or game updates.