How Meta's new teen accounts aim to keep your kids safer on Facebook

Meta / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET If you're concerned about keeping your kids safe on social media but still want to keep them connected, Meta is introducing a new type of Facebook and Messenger account just for teens under 16. Available soon These special teen accounts, which are not available yet but will be "soon," will have built-in protections that restrict who can contact them and what kind of content they can see, plus safeguards to make sure time is well spent. Teens are automatically enrolled at sign-up, and they need a parent's consent to change any settings. Also: How to delete Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram - if you want Meta out of your life At present, Meta requires people to be 13 years old to sign up for a Facebook or Instagram account. Meta's announcement did not dive into specifics, but a company representative speaking to TechCrunch revealed some details. How the new teen accounts will work For one, teens will only be able to receive messages from accoun ... Read full article.