Navigating Instagram with Your Teen

Navigating Instagram with Your Teen (13-17)

Key Features for Parents and Caregivers

What is an Instagram Teen Account?

• It limits unwanted contact, has age-appropriate content, and helps manage time.
• If under 16, changing to less protective settings requires parental permission.
• New teen accounts and existing accounts for younger teens (under 16) are automatically set to "Private."

Key Features

• Automatically hides potentially offensive comments/messages and limits less sensitive content in discovery areas.
• Includes a nightly "sleep mode" with muted notifications and daily reminders to take breaks.
• Can only receive messages and be tagged by accounts they follow or have previously connected with.

Tips

• Talk openly: Discuss online safety and responsible sharing.
• Check privacy: Review settings together and understand follower lists.
• Set rules: Establish clear expectations for online behavior and screen time.
• Know their connections: Be aware of who they follow and who follows them.
• Stay informed: Keep up with social media trends and safety tips.

Click here for the Instagram Parent Guide