Instagram has now developed a new safety feature aimed at protecting young users from online risk. The notable change that has been seen is the introduction of teen accounts. It is specifically based for users whose age is between 13 to 17. It is to reduce mental health. Social platform Instagram has taken this positive step for teenagers by introducing a Teenager account.
Instagram Introduces Teenager Account
Instagram has some criticism from mental health experts and authorities for exacerbating it. The issue was regarding anxiety, cyberbullying addiction, eating disorders, and self-esteem in teenagers. Even Government and Advocacy groups worldwide including in the US and Australia are coming up and pushing for stricter protections, with some countries imposing more restrictions on social media platforms.
In response to this, Meta, Instagram’s parent company has launched this update. Teen accounts will now have a default to private, restrict communication with an unknown individual, and control exposure to sensitive content.
Key Features Of Teen Accounts?
The key features that Instagram has launched for these accounts are as follows:
Private Account: Accounts for users 13 to 17 will automatically be said to be private, with limited interactions with strangers.
Limited Messaging: Direct messages will have added safeguards insurance teams can only receive messages from the people they follow, thereby reducing unwanted contact.
Content Filtering: Teens will be shielded from potentially harmful and inappropriate content
Limited Adult Interactions: There will be restrictions on adult accounts that don’t follow the team’s profile helping them to prevent risky interaction and unsolicited messages.
Features Introduced For Teens
In the version, the parent supervision features grant parents greater oversight of their teens using Instagram use. Parents can control the daily screen time limit for their child, parents can give the topics teens are engaging with. The app can be blocked during specific as to manage screen time better.
How Is Age Verification Done?
Now talking about the new very fine feature of Instagram that will help your teen to stay safe. Partnering with Yoti Instagram will use video selfies for age verification. Instagram has also allowed the teams to ask mutual friends to confirm their age whenever needed.
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