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WhatsApp rolls out optional parental controls for teens
Original: WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm986x65we88o?at_medium
WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls aimed at teenagers, allowing parents to manage settings on their children's accounts. The feature, reported by BBC News, is designed to give families more oversight while remaining optional rather than mandatory. The update comes as messaging platforms face growing pressure over child safety and age-appropriate protections.
Why now: Parents and tech commentators are closely watching how major messaging apps respond to ongoing concerns about children's online safety.
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- WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm986x65we88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Tech # SocialMedia # Parenting · bbc_news@robot.villas · 3
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