5–min–craft concept video is a huge hit on YouTube. I and my wife were once browsing through some 5–min–craft videos. After watching a series of videos as suggested in related videos section, we found that there were video suggestions in the related videos section that were not appropriate for kids. This was a shocker to us as a lot of content otherwise was made for kids.

During the pandemic several parents resorted to mobile games to keep their children indoors. This increased the screen time for kids and the probability of accessing content that may not be appropriate for them. 

To reverse this phenomenon is going to take longer. Instead, you can try these tips to ensure that your kids are not exposed to inappropriate content on the internet:

1. Do not buy them separate mobile phones until a certain age; instead let them use your phone.
2. Don’t make them hide from you when they use the mobile. Have conversations with your kid about what games they played on mobile and what they have learnt through those games. 
3. If your child comments on issues inappropriate for their age, do not shun them. Instead gently explain to them why such conversations should NOT be had with others and only with you (parent). It is even more fatal if they stop sharing such matters with you. Find the source from which they are getting exposed to matters inappropriate to their age and try to distance them. Engage in conversations that are appropriate to their age. That would be a good example to set.
4. Use the “Child safe” mode or “Parental controls” on app / device for better filtering.