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The Psychology of YouTube, Media Consumption, & Addiction (Parent and Educator Video)
Questions to prompt discussion with students:
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Parents of Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):
Role Modeling on Social Media
- What are some things you could learn from YouTube yourself and set an example for your kids of productive YouTube use?
Engaging as a Family
- What are some ways your family could engage with YouTube together?
Educating Kids about Addiction
- How can you help your kids understand that YouTube is “gamified” to keep them glued to the platform beyond what you consider a healthy time limit?
Parents of Middle School Students (dialogue starters):
How Much Is Too Much?
- How much time are you comfortable with your student spending on YouTube?
“Nutritional” Videos vs. Negative Content
- What kinds of videos are you comfortable with your kids watching, and what videos do you wish they would avoid?
Addressing Difficult Topics
- How can you start a dialogue with your student about inappropriate content they may have seen, or may see in the future, on YouTube and other sites?
Parents of High School Students (dialogue starters):
YouTube as a Tutor
- How can YouTube help your student master a topic they’re studying at school?
YouTube for Parents
- Do you use YouTube yourself to learn new skills and share that with your student to offer an example of active versus passive watching?
Striking a Balance
- Where do you draw the line between your student spending an acceptable amount of time on YouTube and watching it obsessively, which could be a sign of addiction or avoidance?
More resources for parents, students, & educators
To learn more about YouTube Kids, visit our YouTube Kids Guide for Parents
Apple Parental Controls (iPhones and Other Apple Devices)
Android Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls: Complete Guide for Parents
Google Play Parental Controls: How to Block Mature Apps & Media
Google Family Link Guide for Parents & Educators
Family Media Dialogue Guide and Agreement Templates
Parental Controls on Student Devices: What Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
YouTube can give students a platform to learn and to Shine Online by showcasing their personalities and talents. But YouTube can also give students a window to watch all kinds of content - good and bad - created by all sorts of people.
If you plan to let your student of any age use the YouTube app or website to watch or share videos, SmartSocial strongly suggests that you closely monitor what they are watching and how much time they spend on YouTube.
The Psychology of YouTube, Media Consumption, & Addiction (Parent and Educator Video)
Questions to prompt discussion with students:
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Parents of Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):
Role Modeling on Social Media
- What are some things you could learn from YouTube yourself and set an example for your kids of productive YouTube use?
Engaging as a Family
- What are some ways your family could engage with YouTube together?
Educating Kids about Addiction
- How can you help your kids understand that YouTube is “gamified” to keep them glued to the platform beyond what you consider a healthy time limit?
Parents of Middle School Students (dialogue starters):
How Much Is Too Much?
- How much time are you comfortable with your student spending on YouTube?
“Nutritional” Videos vs. Negative Content
- What kinds of videos are you comfortable with your kids watching, and what videos do you wish they would avoid?
Addressing Difficult Topics
- How can you start a dialogue with your student about inappropriate content they may have seen, or may see in the future, on YouTube and other sites?
Parents of High School Students (dialogue starters):
YouTube as a Tutor
- How can YouTube help your student master a topic they’re studying at school?
YouTube for Parents
- Do you use YouTube yourself to learn new skills and share that with your student to offer an example of active versus passive watching?
Striking a Balance
- Where do you draw the line between your student spending an acceptable amount of time on YouTube and watching it obsessively, which could be a sign of addiction or avoidance?
More resources for parents, students, & educators
To learn more about YouTube Kids, visit our YouTube Kids Guide for Parents
Apple Parental Controls (iPhones and Other Apple Devices)
Android Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls: Complete Guide for Parents
Google Play Parental Controls: How to Block Mature Apps & Media
Google Family Link Guide for Parents & Educators
Family Media Dialogue Guide and Agreement Templates
Parental Controls on Student Devices: What Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
YouTube can give students a platform to learn and to Shine Online by showcasing their personalities and talents. But YouTube can also give students a window to watch all kinds of content - good and bad - created by all sorts of people.
If you plan to let your student of any age use the YouTube app or website to watch or share videos, SmartSocial strongly suggests that you closely monitor what they are watching and how much time they spend on YouTube.
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