Twitter Launches Parental Control Feature To Protect Teenagers

Twitter now offers new tools to help parents manage teen accounts. The social media platform announced parental supervision features today. These features aim to increase safety for younger users. Parents can link their accounts to their teenager’s account. This connection gives parents specific controls. They can see who their teen messages. Parents can receive notifications about new followers. They can view privacy settings changes made by the teen. Parents can also report the linked account if needed.

(Twitter Launches Parental Control Feature To Protect Teenagers)

Twitter is making accounts safer for teens automatically. New accounts for users under 16 start with private messages limited. Only followers can send direct messages. Existing teen accounts will get this setting soon. Twitter also restricts certain content for teens. Sensitive content won’t appear in search results. The “For You” and “Following” feeds will hide sensitive material. This applies to accounts owned by users under 18.

(Twitter Launches Parental Control Feature To Protect Teenagers)

Twitter believes these steps protect young people. Parents gain valuable oversight tools. Teens experience a more controlled environment. The company states this balances safety with independence. The features give parents insight without constant monitoring. Teens learn responsible online habits. Twitter developed these tools with safety experts. The goal is reducing online risks for minors. These features are available globally starting today. Parents and teens can find setup instructions on Twitter’s help center. The process requires agreement from both parent and teen. Twitter encourages families to explore these new options together.