15 Is It OK for my kids to keep watching MrBeast?

Update: 2024-08-21

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The flood of allegations around the world's most famous influencer range from petty YouTube drama to serious (and possibly illegal) safety issues. MrBeast is very popular in our household, but the raft of controversy makes us question whether our kids should keep enjoying their favorite YouTube channel.

This week, I break down why The Beast is under fire, and how the controversy snowballed in recent months, leading to a parenting moral quandary.

Plus: Fake and AI-generated product reviews are officially BANNED in the U.S. But can it be enforced? And details about some fantastic upcoming guests.

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