How can I ensure that my child is critical about what they see online and is positively influenced by influencers they follow?
There are so many different things that children can watch on YouTube: videos made for especially for children; videos made by other children like them; educational videos, instructional gaming videos and so much more. But one thing is certain, children today are more and more engrossed with their favourite YouTubers and indeed, they even aspire to become YouTubers themselves.
Parents and caregivers should remember that the YouTube platform is for users 13+ and YouTube Kids for the under 13s. No matter the platform that your child uses, parents and caregivers, can ensure that children develop critical thinking when choosing what videos to watch and what influencers to follow.
Guidelines for watching videos
If time permits try to watch those viral videos and the latest YouTube influencers with your child to spark a conversation about your child’s online world. You’ll be glad that you did.
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