Part 4/12:
Questionable Justifications Based on Flawed Data
The core justification for banning YouTube was rooted in concerns about grooming, sexual harassment, and bullying. Interestingly, Grant’s own research showed that the percentage of children reporting grooming experiences on YouTube was just 3%, matching the same rate found via text messaging, which is a platform widely used for communication among teens. The figures for sexual harassment were higher on Snapchat (35%), yet focusing solely on YouTube appears inconsistent with a risk-based approach.