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February 26, 2026
I’m officially done with YouTube Kids
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TL;DR
- YouTube Kids offers parental controls like whitelisting channels and setting time limits, but the content quality remains a significant issue.
- Many videos feature repetitive computer-generated animations, unboxing toy videos, and farming simulator games, with questionable educational value.
- The origin of much of the content is obscure, requiring significant research to understand who is creating it and for what purpose.
- Content creators often employ tactics to maximize engagement, such as repetitive calls to action, which the author finds manipulative.
- The author has opted for paid subscription services like Disney Plus and Prime Video for children's content, finding them a better alternative to YouTube Kids.
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