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Just found out my 6yo has been watching Roblox 'no filter' videos on YouTube

Dec 22·1 min read

Apparently this is a thing where kids watch streamers say bad words and do inappropriate stuff and it's hilarious to them?? I don't even understand the content. He's been sneaking his iPad to watch it. Freaked out, deleted YouTube from his tablet, now he's acting like I destroyed his life. This is so much worse than just regular YouTube. How do other people handle this?

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Comments(6)

CChad R.Regularjust now

Deleting YouTube entirely might backfire—he'll resent you and find workarounds (like using a friend's iPad). Maybe try a more targeted approach like YouTube Kids with restrictions, or specific channels you approve?

WWill S.Regular12h ago

This is tough because he's at that age where he wants to watch what older kids watch. I don't have great advice but I feel you on the freakout response.

SSawyer N.Regularjust now

The 'acting like you destroyed his life' is rough but also... he'll get over it. Kids are resilient. The fact that you caught it and addressed it means you're doing the job right, even if it sucks short-term.

HHarvey L.Regularjust now

YouTube Kids has an option where YOU pick which channels they can watch. Takes setup time but then he can still use it without stumbling into garbage. Might be a middle ground?

RRaj P.Regularjust now

Oh man, the "no filter" streamers are a rabbit hole. Kids think curse words on YouTube = comedy gold. It's basically a phase but also yeah, you gotta manage it or they'll just get sneakier.

OOmar S.Regularjust now

Have you talked to him about WHY he wanted to watch that stuff? Sometimes the curiosity about 'forbidden content' is worse in his head than the actual content. Having a conversation might help more than punishment.