Twitch is stepping up its game for parents, giving them the reins to manage how their teens use the platform. Now, parents can block their kids from going live, putting more control back in their hands and potentially saving them from some awkward online moments.
With these new parental controls, guardians can link their accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old teens. This setup lets them manage account activities like setting time limits, disabling Twitch’s private messaging feature, and managing recommended content. Parents can ensure their teens aren’t livestreaming without permission and can restrict content labeled as gambling, mature-rated games, or sexual themes. If you’re curious about more gaming updates, check out how Roblox is adding AI game builders to their app.
These controls are accessible in the Family Center under Account Settings. Once a teen turns 18, their account automatically unlinks from parental oversight. Twitch hints at more features on the horizon, which aligns with the trend of platforms tightening their rules, much like how YouTube is tightening AI content rules for creators. Parents now have a handy tool to safeguard their teen’s streaming experience. Stay tuned for more updates from Twitch and other platforms!
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