Teenagers’ Instagram accounts are now ruled by a ‘PG-13’ moving rating system, in terms of the content they see.

The setting is now the default for teen accounts, meaning anyone under 18 will be seeing PG-13 content – and they won’t be able to opt out without a parent’s permission.

What’s more, parents who want even more control over what their kids are seeing can choose an even stricter setting.

What does PG-13 actually mean, though?

PG-13 is basically the US equivalent of the UK’s 12A rating.

As part of the Online Safety Act, social media companies have a duty to protect children and stop them from accessing harmful or age-inappropriate content.

Meta, which owns Instagram, already hides or prohibits the recommendation of sexually suggestive content, graphic or disturbing images, and adult content like tobacco or alcohol sales from teens – but the new policy takes things a step further.

So, posts with strong language, certain risky stunts, and additional content........

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