Source: CNET
Summary
Meta is expanding its parental controls on Instagram and Facebook to better support teens and their families. The new features include the ability for parents to receive notifications if their teen reports someone for bullying or harassment, and if their teen searches for content related to suicide or self-harm. Parents will also be able to view their teen’s Instagram and Facebook account settings, including their privacy settings and online activity.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Meta’s new parental controls aim to provide more support for teens and their families. Parents will receive notifications for reported bullying or harassment, and for searches related to suicide or self-harm. They’ll also get access to their teen’s account settings. Because nothing says “support” like a company monitoring your kid’s every move. Meta’s just trying to be a better helicopter parent than you.
Author: Evan Null
