People often make channels about their hobbies, political views, pets, and interests. Think about something you’re passionate about and find an angle to explore it. Maybe you’re interested in crafts. You could do craft tutorials on YouTube, which are mostly non-controversial. Your parents are more likely to approve this kind of content.
Make sure you keep your video appropriate. Make your video on a non-controversial topic and avoid cursing.
If your parents are worried about your privacy, offer to keep your face out of your videos. You can make videos using graphics or drawings with you doing a voiceover instead. If your parents are worried about online harassment, tell them you’ll try not to think too much about negative comments and block anyone who’s bullying you online. You can also tell them you’ll disable comments on your videos.
Pick channels that are mostly appropriate and even educational. Something like the author John Green’s YouTube channel is generally educational. It may leave your parents with a good impression of YouTube.
For example, say something like, “I know you guys just want me to be safe, and I appreciate that. I understand that you’re strict about how I use the internet because you care. "
This can be an opportunity to address any concerns. If your parents express hesitation, listening to these concerns can help you find a way to compromise.
Say something like, “If you don’t want me to make the account public, I can keep it private. That way, only my friends can see my videos. "
You can also tell your parents you will block any followers they don’t trust. This can help address any safety concerns.
End the conversation by saying something like, “Thanks for listening anyway. I appreciate it. "
