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Kid-Safe Messengers

Roo Kids is a Secure Chat App for Children

— April 23, 2015 — Tech
Roo Kids is a messaging app specifically designed to address two major issues that parents have: safety concerns about their children taking to strangers online and the fact that mobile use can be so distracting, it has a negative impact on a child's health and education.

To address these concerns, Roo Kids was developed as a solution that's being called a "WhatsApp for Kids." With this app, preteens are able to communicate with friends via drawings, text messages and emojis. Parents have full access to the contact list and whenever a new contact is added, they will get a notification to keep them in the loop. When a child reports another user for abuse, parents are also notified so that additional action can be taken if necessary to reduce online bullying. Adults will also appreciate that the app has no advertising content and that they are able to set a curfew to limit app use.
Trend Themes
1. Safe and Secure Messaging Apps for Children - Developing messaging apps that prioritize child safety and security while still providing a fun and interactive experience.
2. Parental Control and Monitoring Features - Enhancing messaging apps with advanced features that allow parents to have full control over their child's contacts and activities to ensure their safety and well-being.
3. Reducing Online Bullying and Abuse - Creating measures within messaging apps to combat online bullying and abuse by enabling easy reporting and taking immediate action against offending users.
Industry Implications
1. Messaging Apps - Opportunities for messaging app developers to cater to the needs of children and parents with safe and secure communication platforms.
2. Child Safety Technology - The development of innovative technologies focused on enhancing child safety online, including parental control features and reporting systems.
3. Digital Education - Integration of messaging apps with educational platforms to create a healthy balance between communication and learning for children.
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