# @kellyinthecity on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXIeyZSjBXV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63873685-kellyinthecity-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T00:50:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kelly Larkin (@kellyinthecity) — https://gondola.cc/kellyinthecity

## Caption

Last week with my new buddies jenniferlane and azeeza, I attended the Chicago Instagram Screen Smart series, designed to bring parents of teens and experts together to discuss the importance of teen/tween well-being online and expand awareness of Meta’s tools and resources. Here are my takeaways:

1.  Newly revamped Teen Accounts include a suite of safety tools backed by leading experts. They’re meant to help parents shape their teens’ online experience in ways that work best for their families, ensuring teens connect with friends and explore interests safely and appropriately. While I currently feel that age 13 is too early for our family, I’m SO glad that this exists for when we decide our girls are ready! (And we KNOW Lucy thinks she’s ready. 🤣)

2. Teen Accounts expose users only to content inspired by 13+ movie rating criteria and parent feedback. I can’t tell you how much I depend on ratings!

3. Teen Accounts are turned on *automatically,* and parents’ involvement is up to them. They can be hands-off and embrace built-in protections, or they can opt for more control through additional filtering settings. Teens under 16 who want to change their settings must work with parents or guardians to do so. Note that Meta uses AI and age verification tools to help identify teens who might be exaggerating their ages. 😉 

4. Built-in protections include parent-set limits on when and how often teens can use the app, and restrictions on *who* can contact them/what can be said. And Instagram has implemented anti-bullying technology to ensure positive and appropriate interactions.

5. Parents are encouraged to explain the rationale behind social media decisions made for their teens and families. Including teens in thoughtful discussion about “the why” can help them understand and appreciate safety measures!

Learn more about Instagram’s tools and resources for parents, including Instagram Teen Accounts via meta.me/screensmart #InstagramScreenSmart #MetaPartner

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