Pathways

Three clear pathways, one safe and structured platform

Letter Getters is built so every user follows the right journey from the start. Children, parents, and adults all have different roles, permissions, and responsibilities. This keeps the experience easier to understand and much safer to manage.

Child

Safe registration, parent approval, child-friendly profile, and guided communication.

Parent

Approves child registration, stays linked to the child account, and supports safe visibility.

Adult

Email verification, adult-only access, profile-based matching, and communication tools.

Overview

How each pathway is designed

Each pathway has its own purpose, access rules, and workflow. This makes the platform easier to manage for users and administrators.

Child Pathway

Child users

The child pathway is built around safety, simplicity, and parent involvement. Children do not enter directly into open communication. Their journey is controlled and structured from the first step.

Parent email is required during registration
Account remains pending until parent approval
Child completes profile with avatar and interests
Matching is managed within child-safe rules

Main goal

Let children enjoy a meaningful pen-pal experience while keeping adults and safety controls involved where required.

Parent Role

Parents

Parents are a key part of the child pathway. They do not simply observe from the outside. They confirm the child account and can remain linked to important steps in the communication process.

Receives approval email after child registration
Becomes linked to the child account
Can support preview and approval visibility
Helps keep communication structured and safe

Main goal

Give parents the right level of involvement without making the platform confusing or difficult to use.

Adult Pathway

Adult users

Adult users follow a separate route for adult-to-adult communication. Their experience is not mixed with the child pathway. They register, verify email, complete their profile, and then use the platform through the adult dashboard.

Email verification is required before login
Adults complete interests and profile details
Matching remains within adult-only flow
Dashboard supports profile, matches, and letters

Main goal

Provide a cleaner, more independent experience for adult users while preserving structure and platform standards.

Compare the Journeys

Same platform, different responsibilities

The table below helps users quickly understand how the three pathways differ.

Area
Child
Parent
Adult
Registration
Registers with parent email
Receives child approval request
Registers directly
Approval
Waits for parent confirmation
Approves child account
Verifies email
Profile
Child-friendly profile and avatar
Parent account linked to child
Independent adult profile
Matching
Child-safe matching flow
Supports visibility and approval
Adult-only matching flow
Communication
Guided and reviewed letter experience
Supports controlled communication
Independent adult communication
Visual Journey

How the pathways connect

1. Register

User selects the correct pathway and creates the account.

2. Verify or Approve

Parent approval or adult email verification is completed.

3. Build Profile

Interests, avatar, details, and preferences are added.

4. Use Platform

Matching, letters, review, and communication begin through the correct role flow.

Why Pathways Matter

Clear roles make the whole system safer and easier

Pathways reduce confusion, keep users in the right experience, and help the platform apply the right controls at every step.

More Safety

Users only access the parts of the platform meant for their role.

Clearer Workflow

Every user knows what step comes next and why it matters.

Better Management

Admin tools can apply the right review and moderation logic.

Better Matching

Interests and role-based journeys make matching more suitable.

Continue Exploring

Explore the platform with the right expectations

Understanding the pathways makes it easier for every user to know how the platform works and what role they play in the process.