Big Smile, No Teeth: It’s programming made for idiots, not kids


When it comes to kids you should have some respectable limits for what is and isn’t kids’ programming. And a bunch of yahoos running and screaming and doing fast cuts isn’t for kids. — 123rf

Who am I really mad at?

As a parent of a toddler I struggle with screen time. Like every parent. And like every parent I’ve left my child watching something decent, might I say even educational, on YouTube – and then was shocked and horrified to return to see YouTubers yelling at the screen and fast-cutting until I’m dizzy watching it.

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