
Kids also like to use Skype to hang out with each other, Dangers of Skype Some kids use if for discussing homework and getting help from peers.

It’s easy to use Skype, and convenient to have it on in the background while working on the laptop. It works just as well, if not better, on a laptop as on a tablet or smart phone. Skype is similar to WhatsApp but works on many more platforms. I find the statement about age on the same page to be oblique: “Skype’s websites and software are not intended for or designed to attract users under the age of 13.” Why Kids Like Skype It’s not clear to me whether or not children under 13 are allowed to sign up for the service according to the terms of use. To create an account, users under the age of majority need parental consent. Users must sign in to Skype with a Skype account, which is a Microsoft account. Skype works on Windows, Mac desktops and Linux desktops, Windows Phone, Android and iOS, and is owned by Microsoft.

The maximum number of users for video calls depends on the platform. Users can make groups, which allow messaging, and audio calls for up to 25 people. Communication from Skype to Skype users is free SMS and calls to phones are premium features that require one time payment or a subscription plan. Skype is a free messaging, and video and voice calling app that lets you send images, video, text, audio, or documents.
