Meta is now bringing the “Teen Accounts” feature, which it launched on Instagram last year, to Facebook and Messenger. This step will allow young users to have a much safer social media experience.
Meta plans to protect young users in this way
With the new feature, young people will be able to interact more safely on social media platforms. Young Accounts automatically come with stricter security settings. In these accounts, users can only communicate with people they follow or have previously messaged.
In addition, interactions such as tagging, comments and mentions will be limited to only young people’s friends. In this way, the possibility of young people being exposed to unwanted messages or harmful content is minimized.
Young Accounts will also have some features that require parental consent. For example, users under the age of 16 will need their parents’ approval to change these security settings. This innovation is aimed specifically at ensuring the safety of young people.
In addition, young users will receive reminders to stop using social media platforms after spending an hour a day. However, this feature is currently only available in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Meta plans to expand this comprehensive innovation to other regions in the future. What do you think about this? Do you think this move by Meta will be successful in the long run? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
