Parenting Skills

How to Block YouTube Channels




YouTube is wildly popular among kids, but not all its content is appropriate. Here's a step-by-step guide to block channels, limit access, and keep YouTube safer for your child.

1. Blocking Channels on YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids provides parental controls to block entire channels easily.

Steps:
1. Open the YouTube Kids app.
2. Find a video from the channel you want to block.
3. Tap the three dots (upper right corner).
4. Select Block" > Block entire channel.
Your child will no longer see videos from that channel.

2. Managing Channels on the Regular YouTube App (Older Kids)

Unfortunately, you can't block entire channels on the main YouTube app, but you can:
- Block channels from being recommended.
- Block accounts from commenting on your child's videos.

Block Recommended Channels (Mobile):

  1. Open the YouTube app and make sure your child is logged in.
  2. Go to the Home screen.
  3. Find a video from the channel you don't want recommended.
  4. Tap the three dots (bottom right of the video).
  5. Select Don't recommend channel.
    Note: Kids can still find the channel if they search for it.

Block Recommended Channels (Computer):

  1. Open YouTube in a browser.
  2. Ensure your child is logged in.
  3. Go to the Home screen.
  4. Find a video from the unwanted channel.
  5. Click the three dots (bottom right) > Don't recommend channel.

Block Accounts from Commenting (Mobile):

  1. Find the channel you want to block from commenting.
  2. Tap the channel's icon.
  3. Tap the three dots (top right corner).
  4. Select Block user.

Block Accounts from Commenting (Computer):

  1. Visit the channel you want to block.
  2. Click the About tab.
  3. Click the flag icon > Block this user.

3. Tips for Keeping YouTube Safer

  • Use YouTube Kids for younger children.
  • Enable Restricted Mode in YouTube settings for older kids.
  • Regularly check viewing history to see what your child watches.
  • Have ongoing conversations about internet safety and appropriate content.

Takeaway:
While YouTube offers great educational and entertaining content, it's important to block inappropriate channels and set boundaries. Whether you're using YouTube Kids, managing recommendations, or blocking access entirely, these tools will help keep your child's online experience safer.

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