Instagram Introduces Parental Supervision Tools; For Quest Headsets in VR Too

Back in December, Instagram promised to add parental controls to maintain teen privacy and security on its platform after it rolled out the“Take a Break” featureto curb access usage. These parental supervision tools are now live on the Instagram app for parents to keep their children safe in the US. Here are the details.

Instagram Gets New Parental Controls

The new parental supervision tools on Instagram will be a part of the Family Center. With these tools,parents will be able to see how much time their children spend on Instagramand will also be able to set some daily limits. They will also be able to see who their children follow or the ones that follow the children.

Plus, parents will be able to know if and when their kids report someone on the social media platform. For now, parents will have to request control over their children’s usage who will have the right to accept the request. And they are the ones who can initiate supervision.

However, starting June, theability to initiate supervision will also be handed to the parents. Additionally, more parental features will be introduced soon by Instagram. The list will include the ability to set limit hours and give control to more than one parent. Parental supervision tools are currently available in the US and are said to eventually reach other places in the coming months.

Instagram has also included an Education Hub in the Family Center for parents to access resources from experts such as videos, tips, and even articles on ways to talk to kids about social media.

VR Parental Controls Introduced Too

Meta has also introducedVR parental supervision tools, which will reach Quest devices in May. These will include unlock pattern onQuest headsetsso that teenagers don’t access VR content that isn’t apt for them and starting April, IARC-rated content will be blocked for children aged 13+.

Instagram will also introduce a Parents Dashboard with supervision tools that will be linked with a kid’s profile, of course, with approval from both the kids and the parents. Furthermore, Instagram will continue to let parents, kids, and experts collaborate for better feedback.

Vanshika Malhotra

Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most. When not working, I find my solace in shopping and everything that concerns doggos!

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