(KTAL/KMSS) — Instagram is announcing an update to Teen Accounts to put parents at ease with their children's use of the platform.

Teens will automatically be placed in the updated teen experience, which will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings.

Teens can not opt out without parental permission.

The new standard will apply to everything on Instagram. Recommendations, Feed, Stories, comments, and search results will all meet this new standard.

The standard will also apply to accounts, meaning teens will not be able to follow or interact with accounts that regularly share content intended for adults.

Instagram is also introducing a stricter setting for parents seeking a more controlled experience.

Instagram says that while there are already protections for teen accounts, the company recog

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