Child Safety Research
Data-driven studies and expert analysis on YouTube safety, parental controls, and children's online behavior.
Child Online Safety Statistics: 50+ Verified Data Points (2026)
Every verified statistic about children's online safety in 2026. Screen time, cyberbullying, mental health impacts, online exploitation, and age verification — all from primary sources.
Which Countries Have Banned YouTube for Kids? Full 2026 List
Complete list of countries that ban or restrict YouTube for children in 2026. Australia, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil have restrictions. See the full country-by-country breakdown.
Does the Social Media Ban Include YouTube? Country-by-Country Guide (2026)
Which countries ban YouTube for kids? Australia, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil all restrict YouTube for minors. Full country-by-country breakdown of what's actually banned.
How to Control What Your Child Watches on YouTube (2026 Guide)
A parent's complete guide to controlling YouTube content for kids. Every method compared — from free built-in settings to tools that actually can't be bypassed.
Parental Control Statistics & Market Data (2026)
Parental control software market size, adoption rates, platform data, and usage statistics. Verified data points from primary research sources.
How YouTube's Algorithm and Autoplay Loops Affect Children's Developing Brains
Parents, teachers, and psychologists weigh in on how YouTube's recommendation algorithm controls 70% of what kids watch — and what autoplay loops do to developing brains.
YouTube Parental Controls on Android: Complete Setup Guide (2026)
How to put parental controls on YouTube on Android phones and tablets. Step-by-step setup using Family Link, YouTube app settings, and WhitelistVideo.
YouTube Parental Controls in Canada: What Parents Need to Know (2026)
Canada hasn't banned YouTube for kids — yet. Here's what's being proposed, what Australian and UK bans mean for Canada, and how to set up YouTube protection now.
YouTube Parental Controls in France: Under-15 Law & Setup Guide (2026)
France requires parental consent for under-15s on YouTube. Here's what the law means for French families and how to set up proper YouTube controls.
YouTube Parental Controls in Germany: Jugendschutz & Age Verification Guide (2026)
YouTube age verification in Germany blocks some content for minors. Here's how German Jugendschutz works on YouTube and how to set up proper parental controls.
YouTube Parental Controls in India: DPDP Act Guide for Parents (2026)
India's DPDP Act will require parental consent for YouTube by May 2027. Here's what Indian parents need to know and how to set up YouTube controls now.
YouTube Parental Controls in Japan: Age Verification Debate & Setup Guide (2026)
Japan is debating mandatory age checks for YouTube. Here's what Japanese parents need to know about the proposed changes and how to set up YouTube controls now.
YouTube Parental Controls Not Working? Here's Why (And What Actually Works)
YouTube Restricted Mode not working? Family Link not filtering YouTube? Here's why built-in controls fail and what to use instead.
YouTube Parental Controls on Tablet: iPad, Samsung, Android Setup (2026)
How to put parental controls on YouTube on a tablet. Step-by-step for iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Android tablets using Screen Time, Family Link, and WhitelistVideo.
YouTube Parental Controls for Teens (13-17): What Actually Works Without a Fight
Standard parental controls stop working when kids turn 13. Here's how to set up YouTube oversight for teenagers that respects their independence while keeping them safe.
YouTube Parental Controls on TV: Smart TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku (2026)
How to put parental controls on YouTube on your TV. Step-by-step setup for Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku.
UK Online Safety Act & YouTube: What Parents Need to Do Now (2026)
The UK just banned YouTube for under-16s. Here's the timeline, what it means for your family, and how to set up YouTube protection before Spring 2027.
YouTube Parental Controls Without an Account: Complete Guide (2026)
How to put parental controls on YouTube without creating a Google account for your child. Setup guides for Android, iPhone, tablet, and desktop.
YouTube Statistics for Kids & Teens: 60+ Data Points (2026)
Every verified statistic about children's YouTube usage in one place. Usage rates, time spent, content exposure, and platform comparisons — all with primary sources.
