It’s hard to argue with the statement that YouTube is a junkyard. There’s so much content there that kids are not supposed to see and it’s so hard to ban your kid from using internet videos at all. What you usually get is sobbing, nervousness and offences. So, what about solutions?

There are many ways to prevent your children from watching “bad” videos. Here are some of them:

ONE: The first and the simpliest is to be at their side and choose the videos yourself. But ask yourself, is it possible to control them every time?

TWO: The other way is to buy expensive software like Safe Eyes. According to the information presented on the website, using this software you get:

• Content Controls - Flexible content control allows you to select the types of website that are appropriate.
• Program Controls - Control Instant Messengers, P2P File Sharing, and other harmful programs.
• Time Controls - Control the amount of time spent online, and the times when the internet is available.
• Usage Logging - Create and review logs of websites visited, programs used on the Internet, and Instant Messaging Chats.
• Usage Alerts - Be notified instantly via email, text message, or phone call when someone visits inappropriate websites.

Looks really good! But the price is rather high…

THREE: Kideo Player. It is very simple to use and moderated by Thomas Ajello, father of two. Here is what he says about it:

I will spend my free time sourcing, identifying and curating the safest, most educational (and most FUN) YouTube videos I can find. This ongoing list of videos will be served up in a simple little interactive package that I can sit down and play with my boys. I call this package “KideoPlayer.”

And since I’m doing this online (and the web is as social as social can be) you get the benefit of all my hard work. Yay!

Still there is one question about mouse click on YouTube logo, which brings you it’s whole evil uncensoreness.

Choose what suits you best, keep videos moderated and your kids safe.