{"id":4325,"date":"2024-05-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/?p=4325"},"modified":"2025-01-16T03:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:04:26","slug":"twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter Parental Controls: Safety Measures for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter, now X, may seem like the perfect place for adults. However, about 10% of its users are kids between 13 and 17 years old. Social media platforms are not exactly safe for kids, with all the negativity and toxicity on them. Thus, there is a need for Twitter parental controls to protect and monitor kids on the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental controls are everything parents and guidance need to reduce the impact of social media on their children. You can set up an internet barrier between them and the toxic part of the world. But how do you activate this feature on Twitter? Read this article to find solutions to protect your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/child-1073638_640.jpg\" alt=\"An adult carries a young child on their lap while operating on a silver laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-4326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/child-1073638_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/child-1073638_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#Does_Twitter_Have_Parental_Controls\" >Does Twitter Have Parental Controls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#Why_You_Need_Parental_Control_on_Twitter\" >Why You Need Parental Control on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#How_To_Turn_on_Twitter_Parental_Controls\" >How To Turn on Twitter Parental Controls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#1_Limit_Sensitive_Content\" >1. Limit Sensitive Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#2_Turn_on_Twitter_safe_search\" >2. Turn on Twitter safe search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#3_Turn_off_Direct_Messages\" >3. Turn off Direct Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#4_Set_Account_To_Private\" >4. Set Account To Private<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#5_Disable_Photo_Tagging\" >5. Disable Photo Tagging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#6_Mute_and_Block_Unwanted_Accounts\" >6. Mute and Block Unwanted Accounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#How_To_Turn_off_Parental_Controls_on_Twitter\" >How To Turn off Parental Controls on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-parental-controls-safety-measures-for-children\/#How_To_Change_Age_Restrictions_on_Twitter\" >How To Change Age Restrictions on Twitter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Twitter_Have_Parental_Controls\"><\/span><strong>Does Twitter Have Parental Controls?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Twitter does not have parental controls, but there are various safety settings to protect children. Several account adjustments allow parents and guidance to control the contents their children consume. They can utilize the parental controls Twitter settings allow to protect children from external threats and influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, the platform requires its users to be 13 or older. However, some countries require <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-x\/parental-consent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parental or guardian consent<\/a> from users between 13 and the legal age of consent. The platform can lock the account if the user doesn\u2019t meet the age requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user must reactivate the account through parental consent. A parent or guardian must approve by filling out a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/forms\/account-restoration\/parental-consent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parental consent form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-7745890_640.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a padlock on a blue background containing binary codes.\" class=\"wp-image-4327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-7745890_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-7745890_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Need_Parental_Control_on_Twitter\"><\/span><strong>Why You Need Parental Control on Twitter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can make mistakes when operating a social media account. Therefore, it is essential to be extra careful when a child creates an X, aka Twitter account. Compared to other social media companies, X has a high tolerance for adult content. Despite this, users can only post certain content levels on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can\u2019t entirely depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/rules-and-policies\/x-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the X rules<\/a> to protect children from inappropriate content. So, you must report users who violate <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/rules-and-policies\/media-policy#:~:text=Graphic%20violence%2C%20adult%20content%2C%20and%20hateful%20imagery&amp;text=you%20can%27t%20include%20graphic,images%2C%20or%20Community%20cover%20photos.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the X media policy<\/a> to reduce their influence on younger persons. You must also take extra precautions by activating online safety features to protect your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The social platform prioritizes healthy public conversation between its users, so activating parental controls should be easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/keyboard-628703_640.jpg\" alt=\"A chain attached to a padlock is around a computer keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-4328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/keyboard-628703_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/keyboard-628703_640-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Turn_on_Twitter_Parental_Controls\"><\/span><strong>How To Turn on Twitter Parental Controls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Twitter, aka X, does not have default parental control settings. You can only make certain account adjustments to protect your children from harmful content. This section explains the steps to help you create a safe Twitter account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Limit_Sensitive_Content\"><\/span><strong>1. Limit Sensitive Content<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-sensitive-content-setting-view-hidden-tweets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter\u2019s sensitive content settings<\/a> allow you to restrict harmful content from the user\u2019s timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it in five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your X account on the X website or mobile app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>More<\/strong> on the left sidebar on the desktop interface. Tap the <strong>Profile<\/strong> icon on the top-left corner of the mobile app, then select <strong>Settings and Support<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Settings and Privacy<\/strong> option, then <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Content You See<\/strong> on the privacy settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the box beside the <strong>Display media that may contain <\/strong><strong>sensitive contents<\/strong> option to uncheck it. The box will turn white when you deactivate the option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select this option, the system will remove media that contain explicit content from your child\u2019s timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Turn_on_Twitter_safe_search\"><\/span><strong>2. Turn on Twitter safe search<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-safe-search-how-to-navigate-this-feature-on-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter safe search feature<\/a> filters inappropriate content from search results. It also hides explicit content from the comments and timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is achievable in four easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> settings page on the X website or mobile app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Content You See<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Search Settings<\/strong> to access two options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the box beside <strong>Hide Sensitive Content<\/strong> to activate the safe search option. The box will turn blue once you select the option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also select the checkbox to <strong>Remove blocked and muted accounts<\/strong> from search results. This will remove posts from these accounts from the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Turn_off_Direct_Messages\"><\/span><strong>3. Turn off Direct Messages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, people may abuse the direct message feature and send problematic content to young users. In this case, turning off the direct message option is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it in three steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> settings page on the X account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Direct Messages<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Allow Message Requests From<\/strong> tab, select the checkbox beside <strong>No One<\/strong>. You can also adjust other options according to your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/technology-785742_640.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view of illuminated keys of a computer keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-4329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/technology-785742_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/technology-785742_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_Account_To_Private\"><\/span><strong>4. Set Account To Private<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-make-twitter-account-private-limiting-viewer-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adjusting the account\u2019s privacy<\/a> is the best way to protect a child&#8217;s posts. This setting helps them to avoid people targeting their posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works in three steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the<strong> Audience and Tagging<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the box beside <strong>Protect Your Posts<\/strong> to allow only the <a href=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-followers-the-blueprint-to-boost-your-online-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter account followers<\/a> to view them. The box will turn blue once you select this option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disable_Photo_Tagging\"><\/span><strong>5. Disable Photo Tagging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also control account tagging to prevent people from <a href=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-tag-on-twitter-correctly-using-this-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tagging the Twitter user<\/a> in the wrong piece of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this in three steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the<strong> Audience and Tagging<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Photo Tagging<\/strong> to see a pop-up menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Off<\/strong> or <strong>Only<\/strong> people you follow can tag you option to control the photo tagging access.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mute_and_Block_Unwanted_Accounts\"><\/span><strong>6. Mute and Block Unwanted Accounts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also mute or block accounts you don\u2019t want. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-block-how-to-curate-your-social-media-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter block feature<\/a> will restrict them from following you in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it in five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Profile<\/strong> on the left sidebar on the X desktop interface. Select the<strong> Profile<\/strong> icon in the top-left corner of the mobile version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-follower-count-get-in-touch-with-the-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Following or Follower count<\/strong><\/a> under the profile information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate and select the account you want to mute or block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>three-dot icon<\/strong> at the top-right side of the user\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the <strong>Mute<\/strong> or <strong>Block <\/strong>option according to your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-2910624_640.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a suit points to a blue digital padlock.\" class=\"wp-image-4330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-2910624_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/security-2910624_640-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Turn_off_Parental_Controls_on_Twitter\"><\/span><strong>How To Turn off Parental Controls on Twitter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps explaining how to turn off parental controls on Twitter are straightforward. You only need to identify all the safety settings you activated and retrace your steps. Once you confirm that you activated any of the above settings, deactivate it using the same steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, to turn off safe search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> settings on the X or Twitter website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Content You See<\/strong> and go to your <strong>Search Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the box beside the option to <strong>Hide Sensitive Content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app will immediately implement this setting. In the same way, you can follow the other parental control settings to turn them off individually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Change_Age_Restrictions_on_Twitter\"><\/span><strong>How To Change Age Restrictions on Twitter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Twitter locks out users who don\u2019t meet the age requirement. However, the platform creates a window for account recovery when they reach the permitted age. However, it would be best to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-change-age-on-twitter-adjusting-your-birth-date-on-x\/#How_To_Change_Age_Restrictions_on_Twitter_Recovering_Your_Account_After_13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to change age restrictions on Twitter<\/a> after attaining the appropriate age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this in seven steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/forms\/account-access\/regain-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter account access page<\/a> on a web browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>drop-down arrow<\/strong> under <strong>How can we help with your account?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Appeal a locked or suspended account<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your <strong>basic account details<\/strong> in the form that appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the problem you\u2019re having in the form. State that your account suspension was due to the age requirements and that you\u2019ve attained the minimum age requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Continue<\/strong> and upload an image of a government-issued identity verification indicating your birthday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Submit<\/strong> and wait for a response.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the system confirms your age, you have 30 days to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/restore-twitter-account-regaining-access-to-your-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restore your Twitter account<\/a>. After recovery, the system will erase your old posts, direct messages, likes, and moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While using Twitter parental controls to protect your children, creating a safe space for other users is also crucial. Removing harmful content you may have posted at some point is essential. TweetEraser can help you achieve this with a straightforward web application that deletes multiple posts simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app filters and deletes unwanted and harmful posts from your account archive. It creates a fresh profile for you to begin a positive journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start filtering and cleaning your X timeline today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter, now X, may seem like the perfect place for adults. However, about 10% of its users are kids between 13 and 17 years old. Social media platforms are not exactly safe for kids, with all the negativity and toxicity on them. 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