Is your child using a VR headset? Are you unsure how to keep it safe?
Virtual reality can be exciting and immersive, but it also introduces new risks, especially for younger users. Meta Quest offers tools to help parents create a safe, age-appropriate VR environment. For children aged 10 to 12, parent-managed accounts come with default safety settings that can’t be changed without your approval. This ensures kids can explore VR without venturing into unsafe territory.
Meta’s parental controls let you approve app downloads, set time limits, and review your child’s activity. You can also control who they interact with inside platforms like Meta Horizon Worlds. Default privacy settings include private profiles and restricted contact with strangers, and you can customize these settings to match your child’s maturity level. Purchases are also protected—children can’t spend Meta Credits without your OK, giving you peace of mind around in-app spending.
Physical safety is just as important as digital. Meta Quest helps define safe play zones using virtual boundaries, offers comfort ratings to match your child’s tolerance level, and sends reminders to take breaks. Combined with open conversations about what they’re experiencing in VR, these tools help you support a fun and safe virtual journey.
✅ 2–3 Things Parents Can Do Right Now
- Set up a parent-managed Meta account for your child (ages 10–12) to activate built-in safety defaults.
- Review and customize parental controls—approve apps, set screen time limits, and check who your child interacts with.
- Create a safe physical space for VR use by defining play boundaries and discussing comfort limits with your child.
About Meta
Meta is a global technology company that builds platforms and products to help people connect and explore digitally immersive experiences. Formerly known as Facebook Inc., Meta is the parent company of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and leads the development of the metaverse—an interconnected virtual space blending social interaction, work, and play. Through innovations in virtual and augmented reality, Meta aims to shape the future of digital communication while addressing challenges related to privacy, safety, and responsible technology use.
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