New Guidelines for Teen Accounts on Meta

Meta has announced the successful launch of teen accounts on Instagram and introduced new restrictions for Facebook. Users under 16 will no longer be able to conduct live broadcasts or view sensitive images without parental consent.

This information was shared in Meta's official blog.

Last year, Instagram rolled out teen accounts, automatically placing children under 16 into these accounts. This meant they needed parental permission to change any settings.

Since these changes were implemented, 97% of teens aged 13-15 have remained under these restrictions. Furthermore, 94% of parents in the USA indicated that teen accounts would be beneficial, as stated in the company's blog.

Over the next few months, Instagram will introduce new limits for younger users. Specifically, they will not be able to stream live or turn off the protection from unwanted images in direct messages without parental consent. Adults will also be able to set time limits, block apps at night, and review their child's contact list in chats.

Moreover, the teen account service will be expanded to Facebook and Messenger. Initially, this innovation will be available in the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada. Meta promises to add more regions in the future, though details have not yet been disclosed.