Need Some Advice
So I've been thinking about starting a youtube channel and uploading videos, but I'm wondering if I shôld ask my parents first. So here's some information about this:
I'm 15 years old, which is the legal working age over here. Just so you know.
My video is me giving my opinion on Assassin's Creed Unity. It's six minutes long and I do show my face throughout the video. I also mention that I'm from Australia, but not my city/town.
So I'm not quite sure how I should do this. Should I ask my parents first or should I just do it? I am 15 and I do know the risks that come with social media. Any advice would appreciated.
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Really depends on what your planning to do. If you feel your parents should know, just tell them
Well I hope for it to be a gaming channel. I don't plan on giving away any information about me that could let people find where I or people I know live. I will be showing my face in some videos, but not my full name or location.
Do you have fast internet?
Well it's not great at times. but most of the time yeah.
Then actually uploading to Youtube might be a bitch.
As in it takes ages to upload?
Yes.
Honestly that I can put up with. It's just safety I'm worried about, but thanks for letting me know.
Well...I don't know about safety...That could be up to you.
Here's the real question. Say a friend of your parents sees your YouTube channel, recognizes you, and remarks to them about it, thinking they must know about it. What would the fallout be from that?
Next question, suppose someone comments on your video, and you start up a conversation with them, and things get a little too close for comfort, and you're not sure what to do. Would you feel safe going to your parents despite them not knowing anything about what you've been doing all this time?
Parents usually like knowing about a child's achievements. Is there a reason to keep this secret?
I'm hesitant to ask a lot of things of my parents, partially because of rejection, but also because I don't want to get that "You're not mature enough" attitude that I'm worried I'll get. Also, I don't want them thinking I'm just spoiled and I want everything (I got an Xbox One only a few weeks ago, so I don't want to seem like a spoiled brat).
I don't know your parents, of course, but if I had a kid and he asked me about this, I would see it as more of a creative project than a "gimme gimme gimme!" Assuming you're not asking for a top-of-the-line HD video camera to go with it, of course. If you put it that way, as a creative project you'd like to experiment with, to see what you can produce, they might be supportive.
Thanks. Just wondering though, what if your kid was 15? And don't worry, I don't need an expensive video camera for Youtube. Nobody does.
I'd just go ahead and do it. Or inform them instead of asking. It's often easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
Whether you're 5, 15, or 25, the best way to learn is through experience. Putting together something for public consumption is a valuable skill to have in many different career paths. So, yes, I would support a 15-year-old doing this.
What if it was my kid? It would depend on my assessment of his maturity. If I think the videos might be iffy, I'd say they have to pass my review before they get uploaded, and show me any sketchy comments before replying. I wouldn't outright ban the videos, though, and after a few to prove himself, he'd get more autonomy. Doesn't matter, though, if I'm not your dad.
Thanks. I really appreciate it.