How to Safeguard Kids from Inappropriate YouTube Videos

In today's digital era, almost every household owns a laptop or a smartphone. Children are adept at using these devices and frequently access YouTube to watch kids' programs. However, prolonged unsupervised usage may lead them to stumble upon inappropriate content, which can significantly impact their mental well-being and future personality development. Hence, this article aims to guide parents on detailed steps to prevent children from accessing unsuitable videos on YouTube, ensuring a safe environment for both learning and entertainment with simple yet effective measures.

Typically, accessing YouTube reveals a wide array of content:

To block inappropriate content unsuitable for children's age groups, you can follow these methods:

1. Activate YouTube's Restricted Mode

Step 1: Log in to your account -> click on your profile -> select Restricted Mode:

Step 2: Slide the toggle to the right to enable restricted mode on YouTube:

Step 3: Return to the YouTube homepage, where you'll notice YouTube automatically filters and restricts inappropriate videos for children:

2. Limit Inappropriate Videos by Creating Playlists, Setting up a Separate Channel

Apart from the aforementioned method, you can also create a dedicated playlist on YouTube. Children can watch content freely without worrying about accessing inappropriate material:

Step 1: Click on your account -> Creator Studio:

Step 2: In the Video Manager section, select Playlists -> move to the right side of the window and select New playlist:

Step 3: Name your Playlist -> click on Create:

Step 4: Check Add new video to the beginning of the playlist -> click on Save:

Step 5: Click on Add video:

Step 6: Enter the search query for the video you want to add:

Step 7: Select the videos you want to add, press Ctrl to select multiple videos -> click on Add video:

Step 8: Select Play all videos in your Playlist:

This way, you can rest assured that your child will only watch videos from your created playlist on YouTube:

Additionally, you can limit access by using Youtube Kids for mobile devices, by selecting Youtube Kids in the app on YouTube:

Here's a detailed guide on how to block inappropriate videos for kids on YouTube. Wishing you all success!