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>>babelf+(OP)
I have kids and I'm really bothered by MrBeast. I had to buy goddamn chocolate bars at Walmart because of him. I acknowledge he is creative and driven but the content is such crap, with a few exceptions that my kids point out.

But, what's the alternative?

For example, I love 3brown1blue videos. But, it is too advanced even for my eleven year old.

Mark Rober videos are great, and my kids love them, but he's even inside MrBeast's orbit. And, he's not putting out as much content.

What are the good channels that create creative and stimulating videos that are a benefit to humanity.

Does YouTube kill those channels?

>>xrd+Nb
> But, what's the alternative?

Ban YouTube. Have only 1 movie/TV night.

Mandate books as primary entertainment.

Stock the home library with classic tales of heroism and adventure. Own an encyclopedia set.

Reject the brainshinker system and look to works of more enduring worth.

Videos should be thoughtful. If that's not possible in the family dynamic, shut it down.

>>pnatha+pq
People might downvote this but it’s what our family is doing. We barely watch any TV and do t spend a lot of time on screens. We have a lot of books and entertainment for my kids is primarily through reading physical books, sports, hanging out with friends in their backyard etc.

>>dyausp+nu
I salute you for taking this approach. At least I know your kids are going to grow up well-rounded.

>>Glacie+Wx
Not quite “well rounded” as they’ll miss a lot of cultural context from YouTube that all the others watch.

>>qwerty+YC
I think many people conflate popular and accessible media with essential culture.

>>someot+3F
Many people, when they say 'culture' in the context of kids, mean something that kids can discuss around a lunch table. If OP's kids don't watch youtube, they won't have this particular aspect of culture as an inroad to make friends.