Meta has unveiled the “Quest” headset that will help parents limit teenagers’ access to inappropriate content. Instagram also unveiled further parental controls.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the tool will allow parents to lock specific apps directly from VR to stop teenagers from accessing them.<\/p>\n
The tool will block teenagers from downloading or purchasing age-inappropriate apps in the Quest Store.<\/p>\n
A “Parent Dashboard” based on the consent of both adults and teenagers will be released. This will allow parents to connect with their child’s account.<\/p>\n
The new controls in Instagram and VR are part of the company’s “Family Center” program.<\/p>\n
Set to be launched globally in the next few months, the controls will allow parents to see how much time their teenager spends on Instagram.<\/p>\n
Parents will be able to set the hours during which their child can use the app, and receive updates on what accounts they follow and are followed by.<\/p>\n
The controls will initially be initiated by the teenagers after which parents will be allowed based on their child’s consent.<\/p>\n