What is YouTube's age rating?

YouTube is technically only for teens 13 and up, and what the site considers age-appropriate may not match your values.
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Is YouTube appropriate for 7 year olds?

The app store says YouTube Kids is for 4 and older, but Common Sense Media recommends it for kids 7 and older. In addition to the ads, the commercialism, and the potential to see inappropriate videos, we think it's better to wait until kids are slightly more mature or to view videos together with your younger children.
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Is YouTube 12+ or 13+?

YouTube, and other tech companies like Facebook and Snapchat, bar children under the age of 13 from using their services because of COPPA. The platform says in its terms of service that it's not for kids; users must be 13 or older. It has a separate platform, YouTube Kids, for family-friendly content.
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Is YouTube safe for 8 year olds?

YouTube gives two primary options to keep kids safe from inappropriate content — Restricted Mode and YouTube Kids. Restricted Mode is better suited for pre-teens and teens, whereas YouTube Kids is tailored for pre-school and early elementary age kids.
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What is the age limit on YouTube?

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.
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Can a 10 year old be a Youtuber?

Officially, YouTube forbids children under the age of 13 from creating their own accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open accounts with parental permission. Of course, these rules don't say anything about parents opening an account for their child; this is allowed.
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What is not allowed on YouTube?

Hate speech, predatory behavior, graphic violence, malicious attacks, and content that promotes harmful or dangerous behavior isn't allowed on YouTube.
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Is YouTube Kids safe for 11 year olds?

On the whole, yes, it is relatively safe. But you should make use of the parental controls to enhance your children's experience of the app. The main parental controls include the ability to: Set an age-appropriate filter for your child.
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Should I let my 6 year old watch 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. Kids 10 and up can cap it at two hours.
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What should a 10 year old watch on YouTube?

14 fantastic YouTube channels for children
  • Educational channels for younger children. Crash Course Kids.
  • Homeschool Pop.
  • WordWorld.
  • National Geographic Kids.
  • Sesame Street.
  • Educational channels for older children. TED–Ed.
  • SoulPancake.
  • Khan Academy.
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What is Roblox rated?

Is Roblox Content Suitable for All Ages? Available on smartphones, tablets, desktop computers, the Xbox One, and some VR headsets, Roblox has an ESRB rating of E10+ for Everyone 10 and up for Fantasy Violence, which means that typical gameplay should be suitable for most kids.
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What age rating is TikTok?

TikTok can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, and other official application platforms. We've given the app a 12+ rating specifically so caregivers can access the device-level Apple and Android controls built into your family's devices.
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Can teens use YouTube Kids?

From our earliest days, YouTube has been a platform for people over 13, and we've always recommended that parents co-watch with their kids if they choose to watch YouTube. In 2015, we created YouTube Kids, a safer destination for kids to explore their interests while providing parental controls.
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What do 5 year old boys watch on YouTube?

7 Parent-Approved YouTube Channels Your Kids Will Love
  • Art for Kids Hub.
  • Baby Einstein.
  • TED-Ed.
  • Rosanna Pansino.
  • The Brain Scoop.
  • Khan Academy Early Math.
  • Storybook Nanny.
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What is inappropriate content on YouTube?

YOUTUBE makes it clear what is prohibited on the site: nudity, incitement to violence, threats, disclosure of private information, and so on. The company kills off accounts that post certain types of video, such as those containing violent extremism.
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How do I make YouTube kid friendly?

Use the Family Link app
  1. On your device, open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Manage Settings. YouTube. Change your child's YouTube Kids settings, under “YouTube Kids Settings.” Change your child's supervised experience on YouTube settings, under “YouTube Settings.”
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Is Roblox safe for kids?

The lack of moderation (despite language filters) in the chat feature and uploaded user content leaves children at risk of exposure to a worrying range of inappropriate adult content, bullying and abuse.
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How do you stop a scary video on YouTube?

You can block a video or channel from the watch page:
  1. Tap More at the top of the video.
  2. Tap BLOCK .
  3. In the dialog that opens, select Block this video only, or select Block entire channel to block the channel associated with the video.
  4. Tap BLOCK.
  5. Enter the numbers that show on the screen, or enter your custom passcode.
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Is TikTok safe for kids?

Is TikTok appropriate for kids? If you supervise your kids, use safety settings, and stick to songs you already know, TikTok can be a kid-friendly experience. But TikTok's emphasis on popular music means many videos include swearing and sexual lyrics, so it may not be age-appropriate for kids to use on their own.
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Can you say blood on YouTube?

Violent or gory content intended to shock or disgust viewers, or content encouraging others to commit violent acts, are not allowed on YouTube. If you believe anyone is in imminent danger, you should get in touch with your local law enforcement agency to report the situation immediately.
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What will happen to YouTube in 2021?

In 2021, there are going to be a lot of changes to social media platforms: platform updates, new tools and interfaces. YouTube has evolved a lot in the last 15 years. Now, users have access to an entire dashboard of bells and whistles – full video editing capabilities, monetization, chat feature and followers.
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Will YouTube ever shut down?

Google, over the years, has launched many apps tailored for Android Go. However, now it is shutting down one of the most popular apps for Android Go. Google has announced that starting August 2022, YouTube Go will be shut down for good.
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Who is the youngest Youtuber?

1. Ryan's World. Ryan Kaji is the youngest major YouTube content creator!
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Is YouTube channel safe?

Still, is it safe to have a YouTube channel? Yes, if you are careful. As you grow make sure you think of privacy long term. Always pick safe secure passwords and try not to post your entirely life on the internet – that's when it gets extremely risky.
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How old should you be to have a phone?

The average age kids get a phone is between 12 and 13. With that in mind, it's up to the parents to be the best judge of whether their child is ready for a cell phone.
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