YouTube Updates Parental Controls to Limit Teens' Shorts Viewing Time

YouTube has introduced enhanced parental controls allowing parents to set daily time limits on their children's viewing of YouTube Shorts, ranging from zero minutes to two hours, with the option to block Shorts entirely during specific times like homework or bedtime. These updates also include customizable bedtime and break reminders for supervised teen accounts. The changes aim to promote mindful screen time and age-appropriate content, building on existing safety features and reflecting feedback from parents and experts. Similar controls are standard across other social media platforms.