YouTube is cracking down on endless scrolling for kids. The platform is rolling out stricter parental controls focused on its Shorts video feed. Families can now set daily time limits for Shorts viewing on connected child or teen accounts. Parents also have the option to completely disable the Shorts feature whenever they choose.
Custom reminders for taking breaks or bedtime are part of the update. These alerts can be set up for younger users, and adults can use them for themselves, too. YouTube is also working to make switching between family profiles on a shared device less confusing.
These features build on existing tools for supervising teen accounts on the platform. The changes reflect a wider trend across social media apps to implement more guardrails for younger audiences. The goal is to encourage more intentional app use over passive, endless viewing.
Custom reminders for taking breaks or bedtime are part of the update. These alerts can be set up for younger users, and adults can use them for themselves, too. YouTube is also working to make switching between family profiles on a shared device less confusing.
These features build on existing tools for supervising teen accounts on the platform. The changes reflect a wider trend across social media apps to implement more guardrails for younger audiences. The goal is to encourage more intentional app use over passive, endless viewing.
