Meta has once again taken direct inspiration from Snapchat with the launch of new features that closely mirror the popular social platform’s family-oriented safety tools. The company announced that its Messenger Kids app and the main Instagram and Facebook platforms will receive expanded parental supervision options, including the ability for parents to see who their children are messaging and to set time limits on app usage. This move comes as Meta faces ongoing pressure from regulators and families concerned about youth safety online. The updates allow parents to link their teen’s Instagram or Facebook account to their own, granting visibility into direct messages, comment interactions, and overall account activity. Parents can also receive notifications when their child adds new contacts or reports something troubling. On the Messenger Kids side, which targets users under 13, the changes introduce stricter controls such as mandatory parental approval for new contacts and detailed activity reports.…