Snapchat adds new Family Center tools to give parents more visibility – afaqs!

The update adds tools showing how teens spend time on the app, offers more context on new friend connections, and introduces safety and educational resources for parents. Snapchat has introduced new features in its Family Center aimed at giving parents greater visibility into how teenagers use the platform, as conversations around screen time and digital well-being continue to grow. The update adds three key elements: insights into how much time teens spend on different parts of the app, additional context around new friend connections, and new safety and educational resources for parents. Speaking on Snapchat’s approach to teen safety and parental involvement, Uthara Ganesh, head of Public Policy, APAC Snap Inc. said: “At Snapchat, supporting young people’s digital well-being is a core part of how we build our platform. With the latest updates to Family Center, parents can see clear, practical information about how their teens spend time on Snapchat. The feature is designed to help families have more informed conversations, while continuing to respect teen privacy. As digital habits evolve in India, we remain focused on building safety tools that are transparent by design, easy to use, and rooted in trust between parents and teens.” Under the new update
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