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Social media platforms often get a hard time by us parents. But a recent announcement by TikTok of industry first screen time limits might just be enough to win you over. On March 1, the social media platform announced that it will automatically impose a 60-minute daily screen time limit to every account belonging to a user that is under the age of 18. How good??\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I hear what you\u2019re thinking \u2013 maybe we can cross TikTok off our list of social media platforms that we need to get our head around? But no, my friends \u2013 not so fast! Tik Tok\u2019s new screen time limits are all about parental involvement \u2013 which is why I am a fan! So, buckle-up because if you have an under 18 on TikTok (and you\u2019re committed to their digital well-being) then my prediction is that you\u2019ll soon know more about this social media platform than you even thought was possible!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do The New Screen Time Limits Work?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Over the coming weeks, every account that belongs to an under 18-year-old will automatically be set to a 60-minute daily screen time limit. Once they\u2019ve clocked up an hour of scrolling, teens will be asked to enter a passcode, which TikTok will supply, to keep using the platform. TikTok refers to this as an \u2018active decision\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, clearly this isn\u2019t quite the silver bullet to all your screen time worries as teens can choose to opt out of the 60-minute limits. But if they do choose to opt out and then spend more than 100 minutes a day on the platform, they will be prompted to set a daily screen time limit. \u2018Will that actually do anything?\u2019 – I hear you say. Well, in the first month of testing this approach, TikTok found that this strategy resulted in a 234% increase in the use of its screen time management tools \u2013 a move in the right direction!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But Wait, There\u2019s More\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

But here\u2019s the part I love the most: TikTok offers Family Pairing which allows you to link your child\u2019s account to yours. And as soon as you enable Family Pairing, your teen is no longer in control of their own screen time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, don\u2019t get me wrong \u2013 I am not a fan of the authoritarian approach when it comes to all things tech. I do prefer a consultative \u2018let\u2019s work together\u2019 vibe. However, TikTok\u2019s move to involve parents in making decisions about their child\u2019s screen time means that families will need to talk digital wellbeing more than ever before and here\u2019s why…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Within the Family Pairings settings, parents are able to set screen time limits based on the day of the week which means homework and holidays can be worked around. There is also a dashboard that shows your child\u2019s screen time usage, the number of times the app was opened plus a breakdown of time spent during the day and night. Now, with all this control and information, you\u2019ll be in quite the powerful position so be prepared to be sold hard by your teen on many the benefits of TikTok!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe It\u2019s Time for A Family Digital Contract?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For years I have been a fan of creating a Family Digital Contract which means you get to outline your family\u2019s expectations around technology use. Now the agreement can include time spent online, the sites that can be visited and even the behaviour you expect of your child when they are online. So, if your kids are avid TikTok users then I highly recommend you do this ASAP. Check out the <\/span>Family Safety Agreement<\/span><\/a> from the Family Online Safety Institute as a starting point but I always recommend tailoring it to suit the needs of your own tribe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But let\u2019s keep it real \u2013 your kids are not always going to comply, remember how you pushed the boundaries when you were young?? And that\u2019s OK if they understand why their actions weren\u2019t ideal and you have a suitable level of confidence that they will get back on track. However, if you have concerns that they need an additional level of structure to ensure their digital wellbeing remains intact then that\u2019s when TikTok\u2019s Family Pairing can work a treat!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s no secret that social media can be incredibly captivating, possibly even addicting, for so many. And it\u2019s not just TikTok \u2013 Instagram, Facebook even Twitter has all been designed to give us regular hits of dopamine with each scroll, like and post. And while I know that parental controls are only one part of the solution, they can be very handy if you need to bring your tween\u2019s usage under control.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, Conversations Are King!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

But when all is said and done, please remember that the strength of your relationship with your child is the best way of keeping them safe online and their wellbeing intact. If your kids know that they can come to you about any issue at all \u2013 and that you will always have their back \u2013 then you\u2019re winning!!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, be interested in their life \u2013 both online and offline \u2013 ask questions \u2013 who do they hang with? How do they spend their time? And remember to share your online experience with them too \u2013 get yourself a little \u2018tech\u2019 cred \u2013 because I promise they will be more likely to come to you when there is a problem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Till next time \u2013 keep talking!!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alex <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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