Dear YouTubers,
I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time trying to get my kids to pay attention. To truly listen. To absorb the words that come out of my mouth—repeatedly. Unfortunately, I often feel like I’m talking to a wall, as they seem just as interested in my advice as they would be in watching a pile of leaves blow in the wind.
Why should they heed my words? After all, I’m the one who brought them into this world, endured the trials of childbirth, and provide them with everything they could possibly need. So, it’s not like they owe me a huge debt of gratitude.
But then there you are—a total stranger on the internet—capturing their undivided attention with nothing more than a camera and an eye-catching title. I truly don’t get it. They would watch you do just about anything, even if it’s as mundane as discussing the drying process of a dog’s mess, especially if you throw in some random capitalization and a word like “challenge.” Something like “DoG PoOP DrYinG CHALLENGE!” would have them glued to the screen. And let’s not forget the volume! You speak with the urgency of someone yelling, “Fire!” or “I just lost my favorite shirt!”
Back in my day, if I ended up at a friend’s house watching them play video games, I’d be out the door in no time because it was painfully dull. Who wants to be a mere spectator? Apparently, my children think it’s the best thing ever to sit there, slack-jawed and unengaged.
To make matters worse, you don’t even have to be particularly entertaining. If left to their own devices, my kids would happily spend hours listening to you chat about… well, anything. You could ramble on about your grandma’s collection of coasters, and they’d be all ears. But when I talk for even a couple of minutes? Their eyes roll back, and they start fidgeting like they’re waiting for a bus that’s late.
We parents may not fully grasp your inexplicable ability to hold their attention, but we certainly respect it. That’s why I’m reaching out to all content creators on behalf of parents everywhere whose children you somehow manage to mesmerize with your videos. I propose a partnership. You’re in the game for views, right? The more, the merrier?
Here’s the deal: you create content that encourages kids to tackle the chores we are constantly nagging them about, and we’ll promote your channel. Think titles like “10 Incredible Ways to Clean the Bathroom!” or “Epic Tooth Brushing Battles!” or even “The Clean Plate Challenge!” And how about surprise eggs filled with chewable vitamins or dental floss? Bonus points if you’re wearing actual clothes without elastic, because apparently, my kids think that’s a myth.
Imagine the number of views you’d get if parents around the globe were actually okay with their kids watching your videos (while pretending we find them silly, of course, because we know nothing cool is ever “approved” by parents). This is your chance to wield your YouTuber influence for a greater good—benefiting you, us, and the countless kids who would be much happier without our constant nagging. You could bring a new sense of peace to many households, all while still raking in the revenue. Now that’s a challenge worth taking!
Sincerely,
Parents Everywhere
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Summary
Parents are baffled by their children’s fascination with YouTubers, who can effortlessly capture their attention while mundane parental advice falls on deaf ears. This letter humorously proposes a collaboration between parents and content creators, suggesting that YouTubers create engaging content that encourages kids to tackle chores, thereby easing parental nagging and benefiting everyone involved.