Streaming and making videos can build confidence, communication and real media skills. It also puts a young person in public, so a little preparation goes a long way.
Check the age rules
Platforms set minimum ages in their terms of service. Twitch requires users to be at least 13, and those under the age of majority in their country may only use it with a parent or guardian's involvement. YouTube also requires users under 13 to use supervised experiences. Read the current terms together before setting up.
Privacy first
- Use a channel name that doesn't include real names, school or location
- Check the background: no school uniform, street views, house numbers or family photos
- Never share schedules that reveal when the family is away
- Keep personal social accounts separate and private
Moderation and chat
- Turn on chat filters and blocked-word lists
- Ask a trusted friend or parent to act as a moderator
- Set rules for your community and enforce them
- Never move chats to private apps with people met on stream
Healthy habits
- Stream on a schedule that leaves room for sleep, school and offline time
- Take breaks, hydrate and stretch
- Don't measure self-worth in viewer counts
Practise in a real studio
Our streaming room in Mirdif has pro lighting, broadcast audio and low-latency internet, so creators can learn on a real setup. Under-18s book with a parent or guardian.
