The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI's new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can't access. After almost a year of development, OpenAI released ChatGPT for Teens in August. The company is touting the experience as an educational tool with stricter content controls and features designed to promote healthier AI habits among young people.

OpenAI says it automatically enrolls users it believes are under the age of 18 into ChatGPT for Teens. However, as with most tech platforms, child safety experts believe the mode's default restrictions don't go far enough to ensure young people have a safe and productive time using ChatGPT. From a pedagogical standpoint, many of the mode's most important features require parents to link their ChatGPT accounts with their child's account and toggle them on or off.

If you're unfamiliar with ChatGPT, finding those settings can be tricky. This guide will show you exactly where to find those settings, describe what they do, and offer a few best use recommendations.