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Running a social media platform is not a comfortable position to be in these days. From front, back, and center, these apps have come under fire across 2024 for not creating a secure environment for young people, and for the effects their platforms may have on more vulnerable young minds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As of mid-September 2024, Meta appears to be one of the only tech giants taking a step forward to seriously address the many problems young people face online, through a new announcement of Teen Accounts. But what are the proposed changes, and will they be enough?<\/strong> We don\u2019t believe so<\/strong>: Tim Levy, MD of Qustodio\u2019s global network Qoria, asserts that there are \u201cfundamental issues\u201d that this announcement \u201cdoes not address\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at the ins and outs of the proposed features, what\u2019s currently available for families, and how Teen Accounts will affect young people as they use Instagram<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Before the announcement, Instagram already had its own family safety feature in the form of Instagram Supervision. These features, just like <\/span>TikTok\u2019s own native parental controls<\/span><\/a>, limit young teens somewhat on the app, making Instagram a more collaborative experience for families and <\/span>helping parents become more involved in their child\u2019s social media experience.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Parents<\/span> can see who is following their teen, set time limits, and give teens downtime where Instagram can\u2019t be accessed. However, as stated by Meta\u2019s own global affairs chief, Nick Clegg, parents <\/span>are not currently using these supervision tools<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Instagram\u2019s \u201csafer\u201d experience for teens affects both existing teen accounts and any new signups to Instagram. Under the new Teen Account:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Teen Accounts will begin rollout late September, 2024, starting in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. <\/span>All users identified as being under the age of 18 will have their accounts <\/b>moved to a Teen Account<\/b><\/a> within 60 days of the rollout<\/b>. Existing accounts for under 16s will be automatically switched to private, while those owned by users aged 16+ will not. Instagram plans to offer the same for users in the European Union later on in the same year. Finally, young people in the rest of the world will be switched to Teen Accounts in January 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2022\/06\/21140606\/InsideImage.jpg” alt=”How to set up Instagram parental supervision” title_text=”instagram-parental-supervision” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Teen Accounts are a step in the right direction for Meta, and it should be at least acknowledged that so far, they are the only social media company who have put more serious restrictions in place for young people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However,<\/span> these restrictions and new account types fall short in different ways<\/b>. There are issues with Teen Accounts that need addressing, and we have a long way to go before social media is a safe space for young people (if it can be at all).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of <\/span>the problems for parents and children that Teen Accounts do not address<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Children are motivated to hack controls, and the age assurance measures Instagram are saying they will put in place, such as government issued IDs or facial scan technology, have gaps that teens will find workarounds for.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Teens and their families have unique circumstances, and overarching age-based rules have the potential to cause friction, as what works for one child may not for another. Parents need choice rather than a selection of pre-set rules that apply to everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Children access a wide variety of sites and apps even on just a daily basis. While Instagram\u2019s new tools are a positive step forward, the reality is that they have come at a time where regulators are calling for stricter access, forcing other social media companies to provide similar tools too. While this too, is a win for teens and their families, parents can\u2019t be expected to keep on top of different settings and restrictions across multiple apps and platforms, and regulators can\u2019t be expected to negotiate with each and every app developer where kids are using their services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n These new features will be <\/span>automatically applied to any user under the age of 16 already using the app<\/b>, or <\/span>anybody under the age of 18 newly signing up to Instagram<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Teens under 16 already using Instagram will need parental permission to change any of the new Teen Account settings. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Your child may request that some of the Teen Account features be removed or deactivated. This is a time for parents to open up the conversation, rather than an outright \u201cno\u201d. It\u2019s very important that teens understand why these tools exist for parents and guardians. Here are some important things to bear in mind when you talk to your child about the setup of Teen Accounts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As your child grows, <\/span>revisit your rules<\/b><\/a>, shared family values, and strategies on a regular basis<\/b>. By helping to empower your child, and teaching them about social media – both the good and bad – you\u2019ll be setting them up with <\/span>healthy social media habits<\/span><\/a> that stand the test of time, and allow you all to make the most of technology together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Running a social media platform is not a comfortable position to be in these days. 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How is Instagram\u2019s new Teen Account different? <\/b><\/h2>\n
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Are Teen Accounts available everywhere?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Where Teen Accounts aren\u2019t enough<\/b><\/h2>\n
Bypasses and hacks<\/b><\/h3>\n
Each child is different <\/b><\/h3>\n
Instagram is just one app<\/b><\/h3>\n
How can I set up a Teen Account?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What to do if your child asks to remove restrictions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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