This is what good educational YouTube looks like. Afrotechmods is a genuine resource for kids (especially teens) who want to understand how electronics actually work, taught by someone who knows his stuff and doesn't waste your time.

The channel has been around since 2008 and has built a solid following (812K subscribers, 98M views) by doing one thing well: clear, practical electronics tutorials. No clickbait, no manufactured personality, just an engineer sharing knowledge. The videos are 5-15 minutes, which is perfect—long enough to actually teach something, short enough to hold attention.

The main consideration is safety. These aren't watch-only videos; they're invitations to build, which means your kid will want a soldering iron, components, and workspace. That's fantastic for learning but requires real supervision and safety protocols. This isn't a drop-them-in-front-of-the-screen situation.

The other reality check: this is still YouTube. Even though Afrotechmods is solid, the platform will try to pull your kid toward whatever the algorithm thinks they want next. And while the content itself is excellent, it's not exactly gripping entertainment—it's education. A kid genuinely interested in electronics will love it; a kid looking for quick dopamine hits will bounce after 30 seconds.

If your teen is curious about how things work, wants to build actual projects, or is considering STEM paths, this channel is gold. Just make sure they have the tools, supervision, and genuine interest to make it worthwhile.