Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- YouTube has introduced new parental controls to help parents manage how long teenagers spend on its short-form video feature, Shorts, aiming to reduce excessive screen time and endless scrolling.

The update allows parents to set limits ranging from two hours to zero minutes, giving families the flexibility to control access according to their children's daily routines and needs.

This move is part of YouTube's broader strategy to protect young users amid growing concerns from families, advocates, and lawmakers about the addictive nature of endless scrolling and online content.

Parents can now restrict access completely during study hours or limit viewing to a specific duration during car rides or other leisure perio...