Meta Brings Teen Account Restrictions to Facebook and Messenger, Elevating Parental Control

Meta's Teen Account Restrictions Arrive on Facebook and Messenger Meta is expanding its Teen Account restrictions from Instagram to Facebook and Facebook Messenger, implementing similar controls for younger users under the age of 16. These accounts are designed to be more secure and private, with several key features:

• Parental Control: Parents can fine-tune what their teens see and interact with on the platforms.
• Privacy Settings: Teen accounts are set to private by default, and new followers must request access.
• Message Controls: Only connected friends via Facebook or Instagram can send direct messages (DMs), which are automatically censored if inappropriate content is detected.
• Content Monitoring: Contact with users under 16 is monitored and controlled through permissions that only parents can adjust. Meta reports that the majority of parents find these features helpful, and most teens leave the restrictions in place. The Teen Accounts will start rolling out to Facebook users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada soon, though a specific timeline has not been provided.