The world's most popular social media Facebook is going to introduce a strict control system for minors. According to the new rules, those under 18 cannot open an account on Facebook or Instagram without parental permission.
Government of India has taken a new decision regarding the use of social media. From now on, children under the age of 18 will not be able to open social media accounts without parental permission. Common people's opinion has been asked about the pros and cons of this decision, which is being given on the official website.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has already introduced new restrictions for minors.
– No one under the age of 18 will be able to open an account on Instagram without parental consent.
Age verification will have to be done through a valid document, As a result, there will no opportunity to open an account with a fake age.
Accounts of users under the age of 16 will controlled by their parents.
According to the new rules, parents will be able to monitor certain parts of their child’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
– They can see who their child is connecting with.
– They can set how long they use Instagram.
However, the content of messages will not be visible, only contact information will known.
Until now, minors used to open accounts on social media at an older age. But with the new rules requiring document verification, this will no longer be possible.
Meta said that the aim of this step is to ensure the safety of children protect them from unwanted dangers online.
Facebook, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms,has a minimum age requirement of 13 to create an account. However, for users under 18, Facebook enforces additional rules to ensure their safety. One of these regulations is that users between the ages of 13 and 17 must have parental permission to use the platform. This policy aims to provide a safer environment for younger users by ensuring that parents are aware of their child’s online activities.
Parents can monitor their children’s accounts and privacy settings, helping them navigate Facebook’s features responsibly. This safeguard helps prevent exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, and other potential dangers. Facebook’s approach strives to balance the need for connectivity with the responsibility of protecting younger users in an increasingly digital world.
