Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

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An internal research study at Meta dubbed “Project MYST” created in partnership with the University of Chicago, found that parental supervision and controls — such as time limits and restricted access — had little impact on kids’ compulsive use of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

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