Will Instagram limit my teen to two hours a day?
Only in the US, and Meta hasn’t said when it starts.
Also this week: what you can see of your teen’s AI chats.
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Can I see what my teen is saying to an AI chatbot?
Neither ChatGPT nor Meta AI shows you the conversation.
How do I turn off mutual friends on Snapchat?
In Settings, under My Privacy & Data, change Who Can See Me In Find Friends.
How do I put parental controls on an iPad?
Give your child their own Apple Account in Family Sharing, then on your iPad go to Settings, Family, and tap their name.
Social media bans for children by country
Latest: Turkey's under-15 ban takes effect and Greece passes its own, as Brussels freezes other national bans.
How safe are your child’s apps?
Twenty-two platforms, rated independently across seven categories, with a recommended age for each.
Choose your child’s age and the apps they actually use, and you’ll get a breakdown showing where the risks sit rather than a single verdict.
Every score has a date and a source behind it.
How old is your child?
You’re not the only one asking these questions.
Does TikTok have parental controls?15 October 2026 Is age verification safe?8 October 2026 Is it legal for my child’s school to watch their laptop?1 October 2026It’s a Tuesday evening. You’re halfway through dinner. And then it comes.
Your child will ask these eight questions. Be ready.
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