Set a comfortable boundary.
Choose friends-only messages, or turn new direct messages off. Start with a conversation about who they know and who they trust.
A place for them. Peace of mind for you.
Room to grow.
A little backup.
Agree on the boundaries. Give them space to make friends.
Same curiosity.
A little more support. ♡
Family controls (preview)
MikaChild account
Pause activity
Try the controls. This is a preview; your accounts stay unchanged.
Preview: activity is on. Friends can send Mika messages.
Stay close. Give them space.
Make time for a break.
Pause a managed account when it’s time to step away. It becomes read-only until you turn activity back on.
Leave room for trust.
Family controls show permissions and account access. They don’t open your child’s chats for you to read.
A few things
you might wonder.
How do we get started?
Sign in to your own adult account, then open Settings → Family. You can create a child account there. Use their real date of birth so the right account rules apply.
What can I change?
For a linked, managed child account, you can choose friends-only or no-one direct messages and pause activity. You can also delete a child account you created, after confirming your identity.
Can I read their conversations?
No. Family settings don’t provide access to the child’s messages. Encourage them to show you anything that makes them uncomfortable.
What happens to younger accounts?
Joying asks for age information and requires guardian consent for accounts under 13. An account waiting for consent is restricted. Permission requirements can also depend on where your family lives.
What if something feels wrong?
Use block and report in Joying, and talk it through together. Our support form can help with safety concerns. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
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