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YouTube Parental Controls: Limit Teen Screen Time on Shorts
15 Jan
Summary
- Parents can now set daily time limits for YouTube Shorts, from two hours to zero.
- New controls allow parents to customize bedtime and break reminders for teens.
- YouTube updates content recommendations to prioritize positive and skill-building videos.
YouTube has introduced new parental controls aimed at managing teen screen time on its Shorts feature. Parents can now set specific daily limits for Shorts usage, offering flexibility for homework or entertainment needs. This feature allows for time allocations from two hours down to zero minutes per day.
The platform is also enhancing existing features by enabling parents to set custom bedtime and 'take a break' reminders for their children. These updates come as part of a broader initiative by YouTube and other tech companies to bolster protections for young users amidst growing scrutiny.
Further changes include an updated sign-up process for supervised accounts and revised content recommendation guidelines. YouTube will now prioritize videos focused on curiosity, life skills, and credible information, while continuing to block content that could lead to dangerous rabbit holes.
