Meta Gives Parents More Control Over Teens on Threads
What Happened
Meta has rolled out parental supervision tools for Threads across the Asia-Pacific region. Through Meta's Family Centre, parents can now track how much time teens spend on Threads, set daily usage limits, block access during certain hours, manage sleep mode, and control tagging, privacy, and sensitive content settings. Meta has also expanded protections for users under 16, requiring parental approval to make some safety settings less strict.
Key Takeaways
The move reflects growing pressure on social media companies to improve teen safety online. Parents will gain greater visibility into their children's activity, while younger users will face stronger default protections against excessive screen time and potentially harmful content.