

While there's no collectively-endorsed position on the 'right' amount of screen time or even the impact of screen time more broadly, we consulted the current academic research and experts from the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital in choosing this limit.

In the coming weeks, every account belonging to a user below age 18 will automatically be set to a 60-minute daily screen time limit. We're improving our screen time tool with more custom options, introducing new default settings for teen accounts, and expanding Family Pairing with more parental controls.Ĭhanges to help teens manage their time on TikTok We believe digital experiences should bring joy and play a positive role in how people express themselves, discover ideas, and connect. Today we're announcing new features for teens, families, and our broader community.

Cormac Keenan, Head of Trust and Safety, TikTok
