YouTube Introduces Parental Controls to Manage Teens' Viewing and Shorts Usage

YouTube has introduced new parental controls to help families manage children's and teenagers' viewing habits, focusing on age-appropriate content and wellbeing. Parents can now limit or block Shorts viewing, with options to customize time limits including setting it to zero. Additional features include custom Bedtime and Take a Break reminders for supervised accounts. YouTube also released guidelines for creators to promote higher-quality teen content, which will influence recommendations. These updates aim to balance safety with flexibility in family routines.