TikTok Enhances Teen Protection Features

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TikTok now lets parents see their teen's follower/following list, block access during certain hours | TechCrunch

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TikTok is rolling out new features to protect teens on its app.

The social network is giving parents the ability to block their teen from using TikTok during certain hours and see their teen’s following and followers lists through new Family Pairing features.

TikTok says this will allow parents to help their teens develop digital literacy skills and have ongoing conversations with them around safety.

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