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Is YouTube Kids safe for kids?


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YouTube Kids is safe for kids, right?

Wrong. Nothing online is completely safe.

27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under on YouTube Kids are actually intended for older audiences. And 6% of videos include mild or moderate sexual content.

Pair this with the addictive features and manipulative advertisements, and you may re-consider letting your kid watch YouTube Kids without your oversight.

In this episode, Scrolling 2 Death co-hosts Nicki and Ashley reveal the truth behind YouTube Kids. 

A few takeaways: 

  • A safer option is the children's area of Netflix or Disney Plus, where content is not user generated and self-flagged. 
  • Watch YouTube Kids with your kids. If you see something inappropriate or distrubing, be sure to report the video.
  • Consider upgrading to YouTube Premium (currently $13.99/month) so your child doesn't see ads. 
  • Regularly review the parental controls and make adjustments as needed.
  • Set strict screen time limits within the app. 
  • A quick note: This podcast covers topics such as suicide, disordered eating and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised.
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