One of the biggest Internet safety concerns of many parents is the prevalence of online video, particularly on YouTube. And for good reason: more video is uploaded to YouTube in one month than the three major US television networks created in 60 years. But it’s not all kittens playing piano or My Little Pony. Quite a few videos, both professional and user-created, would be considered inappropriate for most audiences.

That’s why we’ve created a new resource, “The Parent’s Guide to Protecting Kids on YouTube.” This guide will lay the groundwork for talking to your kids about YouTube, and will help you set up a safe corner for yourself and your family.

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