To YouTube or Not To YouTube? That is the question.

Instead of worrying about what our kids are seeing on YouTube, why not try and watch it with them? It's not all crude, rude and socially unacceptable. There are plenty of wonderful video's to be seen. The key is to know your kid and know yourself. If you watch a video and it gives you an "uh oh" feeling consider the reason. Maybe you're not sure, so in that case you can Google the name of it, sometimes you will come across reviews which may help you make up your mind, ask other parents, ask teachers, any of these may help you determine whether it is something you want your kids to watch.

If you've visited our site, you know we're big supporters of "legalize and regulate," so here are a couple of examples of YouTube videos we are sharing with you...and our kids.

We came across this video over on PBSParents' new blog "Supersisters"



This next video was sent to us by a colleague. Regardless of which candidate you support in the upcoming election we hope you'll take a look and consider what your own child may be thinking about these issues. Maybe it will generate some interesting discussions at your dinner table and beyond.



We live in an age where technology often has us parents beat. Gone are the days when parents got our paws on the latest and greatest first before our kids were even aware it was out there. The tide has turned, more ofen than not we're learning about new technology long after our kids and their cohort have migrated from MySpace to Facebook. What we suggest is to engage your kids as tourguides. Letting them show you around where they like to surf. Along with the possibility of gaining valuable insight into crap their peers are sending to them,you may also learn your kids are doing a far better job of filtering their own content than you ever expected!