YouTube Kids is full of inappropriate content

1w ago·1 min read

Started letting my 6yo watch YouTube Kids for 20 minutes before bed and I checked his watch history. Half the stuff recommended is not appropriate for his age at all. Switched to a whitelist approach where I manually add videos but that's tedious. Anyone found a better streaming service for younger kids that actually curates content properly?

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PPhil M.New Dad1w ago

YouTube Kids is a mixed bag. I've heard a lot of complaints about this. Maybe try something more locked down like Disney Plus or Apple TV Plus for that bedtime slot instead? More control over what he sees.

VVincentRegular1w ago

Honestly just watch what he's watching or pick specific channels you approve of ahead of time. YouTube Kids algorithm isn't as safe as parents think it is. Better to be picky upfront than deal with weirdness later.

RRob H.Regular1w ago

This is scary. What kind of stuff was in his history? I have a 4yo and was thinking about trying YouTube Kids but now I'm second guessing that choice.

DDannyRegular1w ago

Yeah YouTube Kids is not as curated as it sounds. There's definitely stuff slipping through that shouldn't be there. Have you looked into other apps that are more tightly controlled? Way safer for a 6yo.