A new Facebook roll-out means parents are being advised to “think carefully” about letting their children use the social media platform – here’s why

Teenage girl on her phone using Facebook .

The government agency responsible for protecting the public from serious and organised crime has criticised Meta – Facebook’s parent company – for its decision to implement encrypted messages. 

As more people become exposed to the dangers of sharenting, knowing how to keep your kids safe online will be a top priority for parents, especially if your child has a Facebook account.