025: Teaching Your Kids About Algorithms

Written By Meredith Paige

Taking Back Joy Podcast • Episode #025: Teaching Your Kids About Algorithms

Navigating the online world as a grownup is scary on a good day. So how do we teach our kids how to use platforms such as YouTube and Google with caution? Because, let’s be real -  we can't stop them from seeing, viewing and engaging with these platforms forever, as much as we might like to.

A recent experience with my seven-year-old after his YouTube habits got a little out of hand saw me draw a line in the sand and have a serious chat with him. My purpose was to make him understand how algorithms work and how more often than not, these platforms aren’t the product - we are! 

Afterwards, we established some new boundaries and ground rules (and his mood improved) and it got me thinking how this might benefit all my small business family peeps, because if this can help you better understand how algorithm-based platforms work, it can help you empower your kids with knowledge in a way that they can understand, as well as place ourselves in a better position of control when it comes to how we use and consume on these platforms. 

Let's jump in!

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Show Notes: Links & resources mentioned in this episode

  • This audio was also a Live on Instagram - if you’d like the visual for your kids, you can view it 👉 HERE

Meredith Paige

Meredith Paige is a marketing strategist & website designer. With a decade of experience helping regional and rural small businesses build stronger marketing foundations, she’s passionate about cutting through the fluff and giving business owners the tools to take control of their online presence — without the overwhelm. When she's not creating practical marketing resources, you'll find her exploring Australia with her family, living the small business life she champions.

http://meredithpaige.me/
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