I wish my house was nicer, my thighs were smaller, and my job was more lucrative. And I know only one thing for sure - I never leave a video binge session feeling better about anything. I go down strange rabbit holes and swipe for long periods as I get mesmerized by the silly, bizarre, self-indulgent videos of strangers. I know firsthand the impact that binging 90-second video clips has on my 38-year-old adult brain, so I can only imagine the effects it could have on a child. In my house, Youtube Shorts are officially banned. And I’m not typically super strict with screen time, but after a bit of research and knowledge of my own experience, I decided to set a hard limit on this app. Of course, these competing social media platforms need to keep up with each other, but jeez - it is a lot to keep track of and manage as a parent. Great, just what parents needed: something else that’s basically TikTok, but even easier for them to access since it’s within an app they’re likely already using. Youtube Shorts are essentially TikTok videos but on Youtube, and easily accessible on the Youtube app. “Youtube Shorts!” he replied excitedly.įantastic, I thought to myself. “Hey buddy, what are you watching?” I asked, braced for his response. What in the TikTok was happening? I know what apps are on his device, and none have content quite this condensed and fast-paced. There was a quick tempo change, and someone was talking, narrating some kind of video game. I peeked into his room, watching him smiling and laughing as he watched - and then I saw him swipe his finger. It was a Friday afternoon and he’d earned a little hand-held screentime. I recently walked past my nine-year-old son’s room and heard video playing on his iPad.
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