YouTube is now offering a new feature to help parents stay connected with their teens' activities on the platform. This feature is part of YouTube's Family Centre and allows parents to link their accounts with their teens' accounts.

With this feature, parents can see things like the videos their teens have uploaded, the channels they follow, and the comments they post. They will also get email alerts when their teens upload a new video or start a livestream. This way, parents can provide guidance and discuss online safety with their teens.

YouTube has had features to supervise younger kids for a while, and now they are extending similar tools to help with teens. The goal is to let teens explore and express themselves while keeping parents informed and involved. Both teens and parents have control over this feature, making it easier to have open conversations about online activities.

Ellen Selkie, a child development expert, supports this approach, saying it’s important for teens to have space to grow but also know their parents are there if they need help. This new feature is part of YouTube's ongoing efforts to keep young users safe and help parents be more involved in their teens' online lives.