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About the platform

What is Kik? Why would my child want to use Kik? How does Kik work? What are the benefits? What can my child see on Kik?

Important features

What is the age rating for Kik? Who can see my child’s Kik account? What are the risks of Kik? Can I block some Kik content? What features are unique to Kik?

Settings

Can I make my child’s Kik account private? Can I lock a Kik account? Are there other safety features? Kik privacy settings explained.

What to talk about

How your child might be vulnerable. Who your child can report anything to. Capturing evidence. How to report a user in Kik.

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Benefits

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