We, the undersigned parents and concerned citizens, demand that YouTube TV immediately address the serious lack of parental controls on its Smart TV application, which puts children at risk of exposure to inappropriate content.

The Problem:

YouTubeTV, an app available on most Smart TVs, currently lacks essential safety features, making it impossible for parents to effectively protect their children from harmful content. This includes:

1. No Dedicated Kids App: The removal of the YouTube Kids app for Smart TVs leaves only the main YouTube TV app, which contains a vast library of content unsuitable for children.
2. Easy Profile Switching: Children can effortlessly switch from child profiles to adult profiles, bypassing any content restrictions.
3. Unrestricted Guest Mode: The "Guest" login option provides unrestricted access to all content, completely circumventing any parental controls.

The Risks:

This lack of parental controls exposes children to:

1. Age-inappropriate content: Violence, sexual content, profanity, and other harmful material.
2. Predatory behavior: Increased risk of encountering online predators or being exposed to grooming tactics.
3. Unhealthy viewing habits: Unrestricted access can lead to excessive screen time and addiction.

Our Demands:

We urge YouTube TV to immediately implement the following:

1. Robust Parental Controls: Implement PIN protection for profile switching and app access to prevent children from accessing adult profiles or unrestricted content.
2. Content Filtering: Allow parents to filter content based on age-appropriateness, maturity levels, and specific topics.
3. Guest Mode Restrictions: Ensure that Guest mode adheres to basic safety guidelines and content filtering, preventing unrestricted access to potentially harmful material.

The Time to Act is Now:

Children deserve a safe online experience. It is unacceptable that a platform owned by a tech giant like Google fails to provide basic parental controls, putting children at risk. We urge Google, YouTube and the YouTubeTV app development team to prioritize child safety and take immediate action to address this critical issue.

By signing this petition, you join us in demanding that Google, YouTube, and the YouTubeTV developers implement robust parental controls and create a safer online environment for children.

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