Overview
Since 2007, Joey Graceffa has been a powerhouse in the YouTube space and is one of its staple daily vloggers. To this day, his channel consists of daily vlogs, skits, gaming, and collaborations. His most recent uploads have showcased Graceffa’s animal rescue efforts for fostered dogs and cats. So what do parents need to know about this channel for their kids? We’ve got all the details here!
Harmful Content ❗️
Parents should know that Graceffa’s channel is not technically intended for kids, as his audience skews more towards teens and young adults. He even says himself it’s not a PG channel. That being said, his content is not overtly adult or mature. There are moments of profanity, sexual innuendo, or content that is just generally more appropriate for older viewers.
Graceffa also shares a lot of his personal story through his channel, including opening up about his sexuality, the hardships he faced in childhood, and more. Graceffa has also been wrapped up in YouTube drama in the past, including an instance where he publicly denounced a friendship with a fellow YouTuber.
Parents should also know that Graceffa had a YouTube TV series called Escape the Night, which featured tons of popular YouTube personalities in a mystery thriller story. Some parts of this show had dark imagery, mystical elements, and deaths of multiple characters.
Language
Graceffa’s channel sometimes includes profanity, such as “hell” and “damn.” More severe profanity is usually bleeped.
Sex
There is no sexually explicit content on Graceffa’s channel. Occasionally, there is a sexual joke or innuendo. Joey has done lots of collaborations with other internet personalities, some of whom lean more heavily into sexual humor.
Violence
As mentioned, Graceffa’s YouTube series, Escape the Night, includes some intense and violent moments, but it’s not overly graphic. And the regular videos on his channel are not violent.
Positive Value 💫
Graceffa’s channel encourages self-acceptance, resilience, and creativity. He speaks openly about his struggles and how he’s overcome them, both personally and professionally. Graceffa has accomplished a lot of milestones and started many passion projects during his YouTube career, making him a model for kids to work hard for their dreams.
So, should my kid watch it?
We’d say this channel is better suited to older kids, at least 13 or older. We hope this review, plus taking your own child’s level of maturity into account, helps you make an informed decision for your family.
