Parents are to be given the ability to block teenagers from using TikTok during specific times, such as family meals, school, at night or during a holiday. Until now, TikTok and other social media platforms have enabled parents to set screen time allowances in hours and overnight, but not specific schedules during the day. There is increasing concern from parents about social media and pressure from charities on regulators and the government over new social media laws. Other features enabled by the app will allow parents to see who their child follows, who is following the child and which accounts the child has blocked. Users under the age of 16 will also have a meditation tool pushed into their feeds after 10pm to encourage them

Source: The Times March 12, 2025 01:16 UTC