Meta Rolls Out Parental Supervision Tools for Threads

Meta is bringing parental supervision tools to Threads, the company announced on Tuesday. The new tools will enable parents and guardians to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings through Family Center, Meta's hub for parental controls across its apps.

The rollout follows growing pressure on Meta from regulators and lawmakers to better protect young users online. This includes numerous lawsuits related to child safety, which the company is currently facing alongside other social media giants.

Meta has spent the last several years expanding parental controls across its apps, such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has been working to address concerns over excessive screen time, harmful content, and teen safety. The introduction of these tools to Threads aligns with Meta's efforts to provide a safer online experience for its users.

Parents and guardians will be able to access the new features through Family Center, which is available on Meta's apps. They will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.

Meta has been working to improve its online safety features in recent years. The company has introduced features such as "Take a Break" on Instagram, which allows users to take regular breaks from the app. Meta has also expanded its parental controls across its apps, providing parents with more tools to manage their teens' online usage.

The new tools for Threads will be available to parents and guardians shortly. The exact date has not been announced by Meta. The company has emphasized its commitment to providing a safer online experience for its users.

Parents will need to create a Family Center account to access the new features. They will be able to link their teen's Threads account to their own, giving them access to their teen's usage data and other features.

As the online world becomes increasingly complex, social media companies like Meta are under pressure to provide better protection for young users. The introduction of these tools to Threads is a step towards addressing these concerns.

In a statement, Meta emphasized its commitment to online safety. The company has said that it is dedicated to providing a safe and secure online environment for all its users.