(Facebook Launches Parent Support)

Meta developed Parent Support after talking with experts. They worked with child development specialists. They also worked with online safety groups. The goal is to help parents guide their teens. Teens must approve parental supervision. This respects teen privacy and choice. Parents send a request. Teens must accept it. This starts the supervision.

“Parents asked for better tools,” said a Meta spokesperson. “We listened. We built Parent Support to help. Families face unique challenges online. We want to give parents helpful resources.” These tools are part of Facebook’s Parent’s Portal. The Portal offers guides and tips. Parent Support adds direct account management.

(Facebook Launches Parent Support)

The feature is rolling out globally. It will appear in Facebook’s settings soon. Parents can find it under “Supervision.” Facebook plans updates based on user feedback. Parents can access the Parent’s Portal online. It provides more information and support. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader safety efforts. The company states it is committed to family wellbeing.

(Tiktok Teenagers’ Usage Time Attracts Attention, Parents Call For Stronger Supervision)

Sarah Thompson, a mother from Ohio, shared her concerns. “My 14-year-old stays up until 2 a.m. scrolling. Grades dropped. She’s always tired.” Similar stories are common online. Advocacy groups like Parents for Safe Screens are pushing for age limits and time controls. They want TikTok to add stricter features.

TikTok’s current tools let parents set screen time limits. But many teens bypass these. The app’s algorithm keeps showing videos they like. This makes it hard to stop. Dr. Alan Carter, a child psychologist, says, “Endless content feeds addiction. Teens lack self-control. Platforms must take responsibility.”

Lawmakers are listening. Last month, a U.S. Senate committee discussed social media’s impact on youth. TikTok’s CEO testified. He promised better safeguards. Critics say progress is slow. Some states are drafting bills to limit minor access without parental consent.

TikTok says it cares about users. The app reminds teens to take breaks. It also blocks under-13s from full access. But parents say loopholes exist. Fake birth dates are easy to enter. Enforcement is weak.

Schools are joining the effort. Teachers report students watching TikTok during class. Districts are banning phones in schools. Mental health counselors see more anxiety cases linked to social media.

The debate continues. Parents urge TikTok to act faster. They want automatic time caps for minors. They also want clearer content filters. Until changes come, families are setting their own rules. Some use app blockers. Others take phones at night.

(Tiktok Teenagers’ Usage Time Attracts Attention, Parents Call For Stronger Supervision)

TikTok’s popularity keeps growing. Over 60% of U.S. teens use it weekly. Experts warn balance is key. They advise open talks between parents and kids. Without action, screen time battles will worsen.