TikTok Introduces Parental Controls to Limit Teen Usage

New features allow parents to set usage schedules, monitor activity, and encourage healthier digital habits for teens.

TikTok has launched new parental control features in the EU, enabling parents to limit their children's app usage through customizable schedules.
The 'Wind Down' feature encourages teens to log off by 10 PM, displaying relaxation exercises instead of regular content.
Parents can now monitor which accounts their children follow and who follows them, enhancing oversight of online interactions.
Teens aged 13-15 face additional restrictions, including a ban on sending messages overnight and reduced push notifications after 9 PM.
These measures respond to growing concerns about TikTok's impact on youth mental health and excessive screen time.