SMRTR TechJan 14, 2026TechCrunch

YouTube now has a way for parents to block kids from watching Shorts

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YouTube introduced new parental controls allowing parents to set time limits or completely block children from watching YouTube Shorts, the platform's short-form video feature similar to TikTok. Parents can also establish custom bedtime reminders and temporary blocks for studying, while upcoming updates will make switching between parent and child accounts easier within the app.

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