Snapchat has unveiled a set of new parental control features aimed at providing parents with more insights into their teens’ activities on the platform. The new ‘Family Center’ tool allows parents to monitor their teen’s screen time on Snapchat, including details about new friends added.
Following a lawsuit alleging Snapchat’s role in social media addiction and mental health issues, these controls come as Snap’s response to concerns over safety and screen time regulation. Parents can now track their teen’s daily usage, breakdown of activities on the app, and view the friends list with added context on new connections.
By enhancing transparency, Snap aims to address regulatory and parental concerns about the platform’s commitment to user safety. The tool provides crucial information for parents to understand their teen’s interactions and ensures that new connections are familiar or have mutual associations.
Since the launch of Family Center in 2022, Snap has continuously expanded its monitoring capabilities in compliance with evolving regulatory demands. The recent updates signal Snap’s proactive approach to addressing parental concerns and aligning with industry standards.
Source: TechCrunch