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Houseparty requires a birthday during setup. It should already be off by default in the permissions section, but double-check.

Turn on private mode to lock every ‘room.’.How can I make Houseparty safer for my child or teen? (They make money through in-app purchases) Houseparty has also positioned itself as more socially-responsible than the Facebook group, promising not to monetize through data and advertising.This Wall Street Journal video where a couple of young users explain Houseparty to their parents demonstrates this generational divide well. They see Facebook as something for their parents. Teens also like that the Houseparty app is not Facebook, or owned by Facebook.So as long as there are not already 8 people in the conversation and they are friends with someone already in the conversation, and the room is not locked, they can jump in. The app notifies them when their friends go into the app and shows who is talking to whom. There is no need to plan in advance or send invitations. On a similar note, teens love the spontaneity of the Houseparty app.It’s a lot like studying together at the library which is kind of ironic for a party app! Teens turn it on while they are doing their homework even if they aren’t talking. In today’s social landscape in which touch-ups and ‘perfect’ lives abound online, Houseparty is more authentic.
