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Kids as young as 3 years old think YouTube is better for learning than other types of video

  • Written by Brenna Hassinger-Das, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pace University
imageMany children stuck at home during the pandemic are watching more YouTube videos than ever, for both entertainment and education.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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