Instagram has recently introduced a new feature aimed at teenagers, which includes a series of measures to protect their privacy and security. These teenage accounts come with built-in protections that limit unwanted interactions and access to certain types of content. By default, teenage accounts are private, meaning that only those approved as followers can see their content.
Regarding communication, teenage accounts restrict messages so that young people can only receive messages from known individuals, protecting them from unwanted interactions. Additionally, a strict setting has been implemented to limit exposure to sensitive content such as violence or negative body image, thus encouraging dialogue between parents and children about social media use.
The platform also gives parents the ability to monitor and approve changes to their children's privacy settings, ensuring a safe environment where young people can connect with their friends and explore their interests. Teenage accounts allow parents to set daily usage time limits on the social network, as well as activate a sleep mode that will silence notifications during the night to promote a healthy sleep habit.
Furthermore, Instagram will provide parents with information about the people their children have interacted with in the past week, although they will not be able to read the messages. This initiative not only reassures parents but also provides teenagers with a protected environment to experiment and develop their identity amidst growing concerns about safety on social media.
