Empowering Youth Online: Safer Internet Day Champions Digital Growth
In recognition of Safer Internet Day, Google and YouTube have unveiled new initiatives aimed at supporting children’s digital safety and empowering families. These updates focus on providing parents with enhanced tools to manage their children’s online experiences.
New Features for Family Empowerment
For over ten years, Google and YouTube have prioritized children’s online safety by introducing various products and protections. The recent updates aim to enhance this commitment.
Improved Parental Controls
- Supervised Accounts: Families can now utilize supervised accounts to customize their digital experiences.
- Google Family Link: This tool offers parents a single-page interface to manage their children’s devices. It presents usage summaries, time limits, and easy control adjustments.
- YouTube Sign-Up Updates: Parents can now create kid accounts more easily and switch between accounts based on who’s watching the content.
Enhanced Screen Time Management
The latest changes allow parents to regulate their children’s time spent on YouTube Shorts. They can now set time limits and eventually have the option to limit access entirely.
Wellbeing Protections
- Custom Reminders: Parents can set Bedtime and Take a Break alerts tailored to their children’s needs.
- Default Wellbeing Protections: These measures remain in place to further safeguard kids and teens while using these platforms.
With these updated features, Google and YouTube continue to champion digital growth while promoting safer online experiences for children. This Safer Internet Day highlights an ongoing commitment to empower families in navigating the digital landscape.
