Stop Inappropriate Content for Kids
12/18/2024 | 1m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Protect kids online from unwanted inappropriate content with the RANT method.
When a kid stumbles on a scary video, his dad steps in to calm him and activate kid mode. But the real surprise is the goofy "clown dad" who teaches parents the RANT method: Restrict content, Always use parental controls, No unsupervised screen time, and Talk with kids. A lighthearted yet informative reminder to keep your child's online experience safe and enjoyable.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Stop Inappropriate Content for Kids
12/18/2024 | 1m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
When a kid stumbles on a scary video, his dad steps in to calm him and activate kid mode. But the real surprise is the goofy "clown dad" who teaches parents the RANT method: Restrict content, Always use parental controls, No unsupervised screen time, and Talk with kids. A lighthearted yet informative reminder to keep your child's online experience safe and enjoyable.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(gentle music) (person screaming) - Dad, I don't like this weird video.
I'm scared.
- Oh, well, that's okay, kiddo.
If anything you see makes you scared or confused, you just let me know.
In the meantime, I'll put this on kid mode.
There'll be no more scary videos, okay?
- Okay.
- All right.
(gentle music) (horn honking) (clown laughing) - To help protect your kids from harmful online materials, you may have to go on a rant.
Just try these four tips.
R, restrict media use to only approved content.
A, always use parental controls.
N, no unsupervised tech use.
And T, talk to your kids about what they are watching.
- Hey son, I'm seeing some weird videos too.
(gentle music) - [Narrator] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
(gentle music)
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.