Instagram just recently put restrictions on Teen Accounts, trying to make the platform safer for them to use. Local parents react to this recent change.
CBS21 is partnering with Field of Screams so you can "Chime In" with your decorations, costumes, and ALL things Halloween.Local parents say that these restrictions put in place by Instagram last week, which are supposed to limit the amount of " sensitive content " children and teens will see, are a great idea, but some are worried about kids bypassing them.
“If we’re out to protect our children, if we’re out to be good stewards of what we have access to, I don’t know why they wouldn’t put those out, I mean I just don’t understand why social media wouldn’t want to have those protections," said Banker.
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