Threads Parental Controls Add New Tools for Parents

Threads Parental Controls Add New Tools for Parents

Threads Parental Controls Expand as Meta Adds More Teen Safety Controls Meta is adding parental supervision tools to Threads, giving parents and guardians new ways to monitor how much time their teens spend on the platform and manage certain account settings. The new Threads parental controls will allow families to review weekly usage, set daily time limits, restrict access during specific hours, and control who can tag a teen in posts. The tools are being introduced as Threads continues to grow and as Meta faces increasing scrutiny over how its social platforms protect young users. The initial rollout is scheduled for the United States next week, with global availability planned by the end of 2026, according to information reported by TechCrunch. The move is notable because Threads launched in July 2023 but is only now receiving a broader parental supervision system connected to Meta's Family Center. That delay reflects a wider pattern in social media: platforms often build large te…