TikTok will try instituting a 10pm curfew on most teens

New features are coming soon. Mom and Dad will be able to set personalized restrictions to prevent access to the app at certain times

TikTok will try instituting a 10pm curfew on most teens

TikTok — at least according to the bevy of civil and federal lawsuits against it — is not known for being a safe place for children. In part it has has leaned on parents to do the policing through its Family Pairing tool, which allows guardians to limit teens' screen time and block certain content. Now, TikTok is introducing additional features that allow a paired adult to see their teen's connections and choose when the app is even accessible. …

TikTok launches new features aimed at teens, but especially their parents

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The feature, called "Offscreen Time", allows adults to set a time range during which the adolescent's account will be blocked.

TikTok announces feature to allow parents to limit teenagers' use of the app

There will be no way to get around TikTok’s “Time Away” block without the adult parent deactivating it from their own account.

New TikTok rules: restrictions for teens after 10 p.m. TikTok will have a Wind Down feature that limits the use of the app by teens under 16 after 10 p.m. Also add a meditation function for relaxation.