YouTube Rolls Out Parental Controls to Limit Kids' Shorts Time
YouTube Rolls Out Parental Controls to Limit Kids' Shorts Time
YouTube introduces new parental controls to limit Shorts viewing on kids' accounts, giving families more control over screen time.
YouTube is rolling out a new parental control designed to help families manage how long kids spend watching Shorts. The feature lets parents toggle a Shorts time limit on their children's connected accounts, giving families a clear boundary for daily viewing.
Parents can configure the limit manually, with options ranging from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Once set, the cap applies specifically to the kid's Shorts feed, making it easier to keep scrolling sessions in check without turning off the app entirely.
The controls are tied to a family's account ecosystem, so guardians don't need to manage devices individually. This update reflects ongoing efforts to enhance digital safety for younger users while preserving access to age-appropriate content.
Users can access these settings through the parental controls area in YouTube's account management options. The company has signaled that it will continue refining safety tools to support responsible screen time habits.
