At what age can kids watch regular YouTube?

Who may use the Service? You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

Can kids watch normal YouTube?

Once your child turns 13 (or the applicable age in your country or region), they'll have access to YouTube without supervision. To help your child avoid most mature content, you can turn on Restricted mode. To turn Restricted Mode on or off from Family Link: On your device, open the Family Link app.

Is YouTube OK for 7 year olds?

YouTube Kids is mostly safe, but there's a small chance kids could see nudity, violence, or just weird stuff, as well as ads for stuff like junk food. Our study found that 27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type.

Is it OK for a 10 year old to watch YouTube?

Yes, it's generally pretty safe if you take advantage of YouTube's tiered parental controls. Depending on their age, kids will have access to different types of content. And for very young children, YouTube for Kids is a great option. As always, inappropriate content may slip through, though.

Should I let my 3 year old watch YouTube?

Children two to five should only watch high-quality video of their parent's choosing for one hour per day. Children aged six or older should receive consistent limits on media use, with priority given to sleep and activities rather than media consumption.

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Should I let my 4 year old watch YouTube?

It would be unrealistic to say that your child should never have access to a screen — or that you should completely forbid YouTube. Dr. Greenfield advises that children under 5 should have little to no screen time, though. Those 6 to 9 should have no more than an hour a day.

Is it OK for toddlers to watch YouTube?

It's best for children under 2 years to have no screen time other than video-chatting. You can be a role-model for healthy screen habits for babies and toddlers. Avoid having screens on in the background. They can distract children or show distressing images.

Is it OK for a 9 year old to have a YouTube channel?

YouTube doesn't allow children under 13 to create their own accounts. If you have a child between the ages of 13 and 17, they'll need parental permission before starting their channel.

Is YouTube suitable for 9 year olds?

(Note: YouTube says the site is for kids 13 and up and there is a YouTube Kids platform that provides enhanced parental controls.)

Can a 9 year old stream on YouTube?

Community Guidelines restrictions

To better protect minors on YouTube, we don't allow children under the age of 13 to live stream unless they are visibly accompanied by an adult. Channels not in compliance with this policy may temporarily or permanently lose their ability to live stream.

Is YouTube allowed for 8 year olds?

Children under 13 can use the YouTube Kids app where it's available. However, they can't use any other YouTube apps, websites or features until they turn 13. Note: Children may begin using other YouTube apps and features when they are 13 years old. Learn more.

Can a 8 year old use YouTube?

YouTube doesn't allow children under the age of 13 to create their own channels or accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open them with parental permission.

Does YouTube have a kid filter?

You can view and change the parental controls and settings for your child at any time using YouTube Kids, YouTube, or Family Link. There are also some settings that your kid can control.

What is the difference between YouTube Kids and regular YouTube?

YouTube Kids has a much smaller set of content available than YouTube's main app and website. We work hard to keep videos on YouTube Kids family-friendly and use a mix of automated filters built by our engineering teams, human review, and feedback from parents to protect our community.

Can you watch YouTube if you are under 13?

When you use Family Link to create a Google Account for your child under 13, your child can use the YouTube Kids app where it's available. However, they can't use any other YouTube apps, websites, or features until they turn 13 and manage their own Google Account.

What is not allowed on YouTube Kids?

Sexual themes. Violence. Obscenity or other mature themes not suitable for young audiences. Family friendly cartoons that target young minors and contain adult or age-inappropriate themes such as violence, sex, death, drugs and more.

What do 7 year olds watch on YouTube?

What do I do if my child wants to be a Youtuber?

Have the child write a proposal outlining what they want for the channel. It should describe what they'll offer, the target audience and how often they will post videos. If they are looking at the channel as a business, ask them what kinds of advertising they might consider and whether endorsements are a good idea.

What happens if toddler watches TV all day?

Studies show that kids who watch too much TV are more likely to be overweight — and, depending on the content of what they see, more aggressive. Too media use is also linked to poor grades, sleep problems, and behavior problems.

How do I get my toddler to stop watching YouTube?

Within YouTube, log into your account by clicking the picture icon in the top right corner. Go to your settings. Parents can restrict kids' YouTube access within their YouTube settings. Enable the Restricted Mode setting.

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Can I see what my child watches on YouTube?

You can review your child's watch history for YouTube Kids in Watch it again. On your child's mobile device or tablet: At the top of the home screen, tap Watch it again.