• Alex@lemmy.ml
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    9 days ago

    When we first let the kids watch YouTube it was on the main TV with it’s own account. We have consistently monitored it and actively prune recommendations while slowly introducing them to the concept of “the algorithm”. From secondary school they pretty much need YouTube on their own PC’s for homework reasons and it’s harder to totally lock down - we use the family link controls to limit it a little but if they tried to get around them they could. The hope is we’ve at least prepared them a little before they have totally unfettered access to the internet.

    We did try YouTube kids a little but it was such a garbage experience we just blocked the app everywhere.

    • Devolution@lemmy.world
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      9 days ago

      Try using a free online YouTube ripper. You rip the video you need while still denying the kiddos junk tube.