Instagram has introduced a new feature in Brazil called “Adolescent Account” to provide more control to parents and set restrictions for users aged 13 to 17. The feature adjusts privacy settings, limits interaction with strangers, and restricts sensitive content.
Summary of essential information to be aware of.
- Teenagers will automatically have private accounts, which will restrict interactions.
- Parents have the ability to set and monitor security controls.
- Sensitive material and alerts will be restricted to minimize exposure to inappropriate subjects.
What is different with the Teen Account?
Teens who sign up for an Instagram account after the update will have their profile set to private by default, ensuring that strangers cannot view or share their content without permission. Moreover, new guidelines have been introduced for direct messages, allowing young users to only receive messages from individuals they already follow or have interacted with.
For individuals under the age of 16, existing accounts are also subject to these limitations. Parental consent is required for any modification that lowers profile security. If aged 16 or 17, parents have the option to enable parental controls, giving them authority to authorize or decline privacy setting adjustments.
What restrictions can parents impose?
Instagram had previously introduced the Central Family tool in 2022, enabling parents to oversee their children’s activities on the platform. This tool empowers parents to:
- Set time restrictions on a daily or weekly basis.
- Track the teenagers’ followers and accounts they follow.
- Receive notifications when the youth submit material.
Meta has strengthened restrictions on sensitive content and introduced new features such as automatic night mode activation and daily alerts for teens to take breaks after 60 minutes of use.
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