Meta is expanding its Teen Accounts protection system beyond Instagram to Facebook and Messenger in Indonesia, following overwhelming parental support. New Ipsos research shows 91% of Indonesian parents back dedicated teen social media accounts with built-in safeguards, signaling a cultural shift toward platform-level youth protection.
Meta just doubled down on teen safety with a major expansion that could reshape how social platforms handle underage users across Southeast Asia. The company announced it's rolling out its Teen Accounts protection system to Facebook and Messenger in Indonesia, extending safeguards that previously only existed on Instagram. The timing isn't coincidental - new research shows Indonesian parents are overwhelmingly ready for this shift.
According to an Ipsos survey commissioned by Meta, 91% of Indonesian parents support social media companies creating dedicated teen accounts with additional protections. Even more telling: 92% view Instagram Teen Accounts specifically as helpful, while 87% say the feature makes them more confident about their teen using Instagram. The survey, conducted between August 12-15, 2025, polled 1,001 Indonesian adults who are parents or guardians of children aged 13-17.
"We designed Teen Accounts with parents' and guardians' top concerns in mind," Meta stated in their announcement. The numbers back up that claim - more than 90% of surveyed parents said each default protection in Teen Accounts would be helpful for supporting their teen on Instagram.
The expansion means Indonesian teens will now encounter the same automatic safeguards across Meta's entire family of apps. Teen Accounts automatically limit who can contact teens and what content they see, while requiring parental permission for users under 16 to modify any default settings to be less restrictive. It's a significant departure from the traditional approach of treating all users equally regardless of age.
This move comes as Meta faces mounting global pressure over youth safety. Australia recently passed legislation requiring age verification for social media platforms, while the EU continues tightening digital safety requirements under the Digital Services Act. By proactively expanding Teen Accounts, Meta is positioning itself ahead of potential regulatory mandates in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets.