301: Swipe Right for Safety: A Guide to Instagram’s New Teen Accounts
Description
Do you ever worry about what your teen is doing on social media? If so, you’re not alone and Instagram is taking a giant leap forward to helping ease those concerns for you and to offer more protection for our kids.
In this episode, we dive into Instagram’s new Teen accounts designed to enhance social media safety for teens. With updated settings aimed at reducing unwanted contact from strangers, more parental controls, and limits on app time, Instagram is stepping up its efforts to create a safer online environment.
We explore how these changes are shaping online safety for teens and why it’s crucial for parents to have open communication with their kids when it comes to navigating social media. With new Instagram features requiring parental permission for certain account changes, this episode highlights how a balance of trust and oversight can help teens stay safe online while still enjoying their digital spaces. Learn how Instagram Teen Accounts can help protect your teens while keeping the fun of online connection alive.
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GMA Interview about the Instagram’s new 'Teen Accounts' with built-in limits, parental controls
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