If your kid wants to make games instead of just playing them, Brackeys is the gold standard starting point. Asger's teaching style is remarkably patient and clear, breaking down intimidating concepts into manageable chunks. The production quality rivals paid courses, and it's completely free.

The catch: the channel stopped posting in 2020, so some Unity-specific content references older versions. But the fundamentals of programming, game design, and problem-solving are timeless. The existing library of 469 videos is still incredibly valuable.

This is active learning, not passive consumption. Your kid will need to actually code along, debug errors, and push through frustration. Many will watch a few videos and bounce—and that's fine. But for the kids who stick with it, this can be genuinely transformative. We're talking about learning marketable skills that could shape a career path.

The WISE score is capped at 85 not because of content quality (which is exceptional) but because it's YouTube. Even great educational channels exist in an ecosystem designed to maximize watch time and pull attention in every direction. Best used with intention: pick a tutorial series, work through it, build something.