The speaker expresses their discomfort with family vlog channels on YouTube, citing their concern for the well-being of the children involved. They argue that these channels often prioritize views and money over the children's well-being, creating an unhealthy environment for them to grow up in. The speaker also criticizes the parents for using their children as "props" to make money and for sharing intimate details about their family lives with strangers. They also mention that some channels may even stage traumatic events for the sake of views, and that the audience, often comprised of lonely older adults and young children, can become unhealthily attached to these families. The speaker concludes by acknowledging that family vlog channels are unlikely to disappear but hopes to raise awareness about the potential harm they can cause.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker recently explored family vlog channels on YouTube and found them to be "weird" and "creepy".
2. Many family vlog channels focus on their kids and film their daily lives.
3. The speaker thinks it's "horrible" to grow up with a camera in your face every day.
4. Some family vlog channels have millions of subscribers, such as the Prince Family with 8.7 million subscribers.
5. The speaker mentions Ryan ToysReview, a popular YouTube channel where a child reviews toys, and notes that the child hasn't seen a dime of the money earned from the channel.
6. The speaker estimates that Ryan ToysReview is worth over $30 million.
7. Some family vlog channels post videos that are "traumatic" or "distressing" for the children involved.
8. The speaker thinks that some family vlog channels are "capitalizing off of traumatic experiences" of their children.
9. The audience for family vlog channels is often made up of two groups: little kids and older parents who live vicariously through the YouTube families.
10. Some commenters on family vlog channels become overly attached to the families and feel entitled to know everything about them.
11. Some family vlog channels share too much personal information about their lives and their children.
12. The speaker notes that family vlog channels are unlikely to go away and will probably continue to grow in popularity.