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

TechCrunch

18 February 2026

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