The Courts Are Catching Up: What the Google & YouTube Verdicts Mean for Your Kids (#260)

The Courts Are Catching Up: What the Google & YouTube Verdicts Mean for Your Kids (#260)

April 7, 2026 · 27 min

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This episode discusses the implications of recent jury verdicts against Google and YouTube regarding the addictive design of their platforms and its effects on children.

What if your child’s struggle with screens isn’t a lack of discipline—but the result of how these platforms are built? In this episode, we unpack two major jury verdicts against Google, including YouTube, and what they reveal about the addictive design of digital platforms. You’ll learn why kids can’t “just use it in moderation,” what’s happening in the developing brain, and how you can step in with the guardrails your child needs to thrive. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate...

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