# Threads launches parental supervision features

Meta's social media platform Threads has introduced new parental supervision tools, allowing parents to monitor and manage their teens' activity. The features include time limits and content controls to help safeguard younger users. This move follows growing scrutiny of social platforms' impact on teen mental health.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/threads-rolls-out-parental-supervision-tools/) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000