Meta Enhances Parental Controls for Teen Accounts
Meta is rolling out new features for parental controls on teen accounts, allowing parents to monitor their children's interests on Instagram. Discover how these updates aim to improve safety and engagement for young users.
New Features for Parental Oversight
Starting Tuesday, Meta is introducing significant updates to its Teen Accounts on Instagram. Parents will now receive notifications about the general topics their teens engage with, such as sports or fashion. This move is part of Meta's broader initiative to enhance parental controls across its platforms.
In addition to monitoring interests, Meta is consolidating parental controls into a centralized hub called Family Center. This will allow parents to supervise their teens across Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Meta Horizon with a single invitation. Upcoming features will include tools to track the time spent by teens on these apps, providing a comprehensive view of their online activity.
- Key updates include:
- Notifications for new interests added by teens.
- Centralized parental controls in Family Center.
- Future tools for monitoring app usage.