Maintain security by default: Google automatically activates protection measures as soon as a young user logs in to their personal Google Account. For users under 18 years old in Vietnam, the SafeSearch feature is turned on by default on Google Search to filter or blur offensive content.
On YouTube, integrated protection measures for teenagers include setting videos uploaded to private mode by default, turning off automatic playback and automatically turning on the reminder "Remind me to stop watching" as well as "Remind me when it's bedtime"...
Flexible management with Family Link: The Family Link application is a free tool to help parents manage their children's devices and Google accounts. By linking parents' accounts to their children's accounts via Family Link, parents can control a series of security settings such as: approving or blocking application downloads, setting screen time limits and viewing device location.
Activate the Youth Monitoring feature through the Family Center on YouTube (YouTube Family Center): The center allows parents and teenagers to link accounts to share information together. After linking, parents will receive notifications when their child uploads a new video or registers a new channel. This helps parents easily start a conversation about their child's interests while still respecting privacy when watching videos.
Limit viewing Shorts on YouTube: This is a pioneering feature in the industry that empowers parents to strictly manage their children's short content views; parents will soon see the option to set the viewing limit for Shorts to 0. This provides flexibility to adjust the limit based on family needs, such as during school hours or when traveling far away.
Connecting young people with high-quality content: YouTube is a leading tool for learning and discovery; globally, 94% of teachers use this platform as a teaching tool, while 74% of teenagers turn to YouTube to support learning. To sustainably accompany users, YouTube has built a framework of high-quality content standards for teenagers, helping to shape a system of recommendations to prioritize useful and age-appropriate videos in personal news feeds.
Install video reminders reasonably: Digital health tools are always available in YouTube's settings, helping users manage time and prioritize rest.
