Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Usher and Sons Launch Instagram’s Carversations, Highlighting Teen Safety Features

The singer promotes a family-by-family approach that leans on parental controls rather than blanket bans.

Overview

  • Instagram premiered the first Carversations episode on Dec. 11 with Usher and his teenage sons discussing social media in a candid in‑car chat.
  • Usher praises Teen Accounts for filtering content to age-appropriate levels, saying the controls give him peace of mind about what his kids see.
  • Time-management tools were showcased, with a daily limit example of 15 minutes that locks teens out once the allotted time is used, to help prioritize schoolwork and offline activities.
  • Asked about age restrictions reported in places like Australia, Usher favors tailored household settings, saying, “To each his own,” rather than one-size-fits-all bans.
  • He also says platforms now let young artists bypass gatekeepers, and the episode includes light moments on who they’d DM plus in-car singing.