Threads rolls out parental supervision tools
Meta is introducing parental supervision tools to its Threads platform, allowing guardians to monitor screen time, set usage limits, and manage privacy settings. This move follows increasing regulatory pressure regarding teen safety and ongoing litigation against social media companies.
Why it matters
It reflects the growing trend of social media platforms implementing stricter safety features to appease regulators and address public concerns about teen mental health.
Meta is bringing parental supervision tools to Threads, the company announced on Tuesday. With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able 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. The company has spent the last several years expanding parental controls across its apps in response to concerns over excessive screen time, harmful content, and teen safety, and is now bringing similar controls to Threads. It’s also worth noting that Meta, alongside other social media giants, is currently facing numerous lawsuits related to child safety.
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