YouTube Kids is a lifesaver but also scary

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2w ago1 min read

Been using YouTube Kids for my 5 year old and it lets him watch stuff without ads which is great. But sometimes I'll notice him scrolling and finding videos that seem a little off even if they're technically approved. How much should I actually monitor what he watches or am I being paranoid? My wife thinks I check too much.

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JJosh M.Regular2w ago

YouTube Kids is definitely convenient but yeah the scary part is real. I've had some weird stuff slip through the filters too. I ended up having to watch with my younger one more often to keep tabs on what he's actually seeing.

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CChris M.Regular2w ago

The algorithm rabbit hole is real. My 5 year old went from wholesome stuff to weird content way faster than I expected. Now I spot check what he's watching pretty regularly. It's not foolproof but it helps.

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KKyleRegular2w ago

I think the lifesaver part and the scary part are kind of the same issue honestly. We need the break but we also need to stay vigilant. It's exhausting but worth it for peace of mind.

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