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March 13, 2025

If you’re the parent of a teen, you might have noticed that TikTok just announced new parental-control safety measures—including a meditative shut-down prompt that teens will face if they’re scrolling past 10 p.m., as well as a way for the adult in charge to block their kid from the app during set times.

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