WhatsApp is launching accounts specifically designed for children under 13, configured and controlled by their parents. The new accounts provide access only to basic calling and messaging features. Advertising will not appear on these accounts, and several advanced tools such as channels and status updates will not be available. The system is designed to give parents tighter oversight of their children’s activity on the platform. Parents can choose which contacts are approved, receive alerts when certain actions are taken by the child, and manage privacy settings.