Meta owned photo and video sharing app Instagram has recently launched a new tool called 'Parental Supervision'. Speaking of functionality, this tool allows parents to keep an eye on their kids while using Instagram. Simply put, parents can find out how long their kids have been using Instagram or who they are following through this feature. 

Incidentally, Instagram has been plagued with accusations that it “intentionally does not restrict the use of apps for children” some time ago. Even, actions were taken against Instagram in European countries. As a result of which, emphasizing on the matter, the company announced the introduction of parental supervision feature.

From when Instagram can use the 'Parental Supervision' (Parental Supervision) tool?

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, promised to come up with a new parental control tool to protect children from using social media. Similarly, the company launched this new feature called 'Parental Supervision' yesterday. Notably, the said feature has been made available for use in the US since the same day. However, it will take a few more months for this feature to roll out globally.

What can be controlled with parental supervision tools?

With this new feature, parents will be able to monitor who their child is following on Instagram, as well as the right to view the content of posts on their account. In addition, parents will be able to determine how long the children will use the app every day.

Meta will provide parents with the facility of 'Central Place Control'

Incidentally, Meta is going to launch a dashboard in May. So that Quest (Quest) headset will come with a supervision tool, which will prevent children from downloading adult apps. In addition, parental supervision tools are provided on both Instagram and Quest platforms. Similarly, the company has added a special plan to their feature list, which allows parents to access all the platforms their children are under at a central place.