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.