Many parents have noticed that their kids are spending more time watching other kids play on YouTube than playing the game themselves. While it is alarming, to say the least, kids learn a lot from watching others on the Internet.
Not only are the kids picking up tips and tricks to a particular game, but they are also being entertained. But why do kids love watching these YouTubers? Here are 4 reasons why kids like watching other kids on YouTube:
More Than Entertainment, The Personality of The YouTuber Counts
Oftentimes, kids want to watch other kids play on YouTube for more than just the entertainment factor. And even adults are prone to this. A YouTuber’s personality can become irresistible when they combine great gameplay with funny, witty, and outrageous running commentary. This way, the kids are able to learn tons of stuff about a particular game while being entertained.
Virtual Representation
According to Jocelyn Brewer, a famous Australian psychologist, children “see a sense of themselves being represented” by these YouTube personalities. Kids see themselves in the place of these YouTubers whose togel online skills are already polished. Think about going from point A to point B.
Information For Improving Game Play
According to Brewer, there are two different particular YouTube content that appeals to the most to children: The ‘Let’s Plays’ videos and the unboxing videos. As mentioned above, kids learn a lot of gaming tips from watching experienced gamers play.
Unboxing Creates Anticipation
People, not only children, get excited about an unopened package, and the excitement builds up when people start unboxing it. It’s the same with watching unboxing videos on YouTube. Studies have revealed that anticipation activates a region in our brain that focuses on the reward. And in this case, the reward is the package being revealed.