Meta says its parental controls protect kids. But hardly anyone uses them.

Sub Title: Inside the company, kids safety experts have long raised red flags about relying on such features, citing infrequent use.

Source: The Washington Post

Amid scrutiny of social media’s impact on kids and teens, tools that let parents track their children’s online activities have become increasingly popular. Snapchat, TikTok, Google and Discord all have rolled out parental controls in recent years; last week, Meta said these features “make it simpler for parents to shape their teens’ online experiences.”