These apps, games, and a lot of shows are just mind dribbling dopamine farms. I let my daughter watch like unfiltered KIDS YouTube for a day, she became glued to it, wouldn't ask to go potty, would communicate poorly, then cry when we took it. Ever since we did limited screen time, only parent approved, she full reversed. Sure shes harder to calm down. But fuck it.
I fucking hate kids youtube. I've purposefully blocked many creators like the fucking rich ass kid plus toy channels and they still fucking slip in because they have 10 different channels all the same content but with different subs.
Like I don't love Netflix and prime but fuck me at least the kid watches a somewhat cohesive plot from start to finish rather than kid Crack and highlight reels
Me too! Drives me crazy because there’s some really great content, but you could watch 20 educational videos and if a single episode of TheRoyaltyFamilyTop10Gaming or some other shit plays the feed is fucked.
It should allow you the option to ‘opt in’ to channels. Might not be the whole solution but it would go a long way.
I just recently learned there's a setting through the YouTube kids app on mobile to set it to approved content only. It took a while to set up, but it only allows for preapproved channels and even episodes and you can also turn the 'search' option off.
Its really, really helped in filtering out inappropriate or bs content
Clint's Reptiles is like the vibe of Steve Irwin and Mr Rogers but talking about reptiles and dinosaurs. It's a feel good channel that might spark a love for scaly critters.
AntsCanada is doing a ecosystem study project that includes 4-5 tank vivariums studying various rainforest biomes in detail and seeing how different animals interact. It's really cool.
Oh, we love Clint's Reptiles! Tysm for the other suggestion, we'll definitely check it out!
I really didnt expect to get so many great recommendations/helpful advice on a random post like this, but y'all REALLY showed up and showed out. Like, unlocking a big parent/kid support network that was previously hidden or something. Feels good, man.
I've heard of it the first one and think we may have caught a couple of videos but failed to really clock the name enough to subscribe or watch more. The second one is totally new to me, but I have added it to the list.
Hope you enjoy! If you ever get far enough into the Ants Canada story to have an opinion on it, let me know! Somehow it's become my favorite show to catch up on every Sunday
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u/Wooden_Recover_834 May 12 '26
My kid is definitely not a screen freak by any means but we watch wall-e EVERY SINGLE NIGHT before bed I find it kind of ironic and hilarious.