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April 9, 2025 • 19 mins

🎬 The Dark Side of YouTube Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know

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Think YouTube Kids is safe just because it has “kids” in the name? Think again.

In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, I reveal what’s really going on inside YouTube Kids—and it’s not as innocent as it seems. From overstimulating junk content to creepy videos that sneak past filters, I break down the risks parents often overlook and show you how to take back control.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

The 3 content levels inside YouTube Kids: Preschool, Younger, and Older

Real dangers: overstimulation, creepy algorithm picks, and sneaky marketing

Why even the “safe” content can still rot your child’s brain

The only setting I recommend for most families: “Approved Content Only”

How to set device-level time limits for extra safety

🎯 Want to block harmful content and set better boundaries?

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00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Dangers of YouTube Kids
01:12 Understanding YouTube Kids: An Overview
03:06 How YouTube Kids Filters Content
04:44 Exploring the Different Content Layers
11:44 The Risks and Dangers of YouTube Kids
15:27 Solutions and Recommendations for Parents
18:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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