CS Dojo is what YouTube was supposed to be: a place where you can learn real skills from someone who actually knows how to teach. YK's calm, methodical approach cuts through the noise of flashy coding bootcamp ads and 'get rich quick' tech influencers.

The content is legitimately enriching—if your middle or high schooler works through the Python playlist, they'll have a foundation that puts them ahead in any intro CS class. The 9.3 million views on the first Python tutorial aren't inflated hype; it's because the explanations land.

That said, this is not passive entertainment. Your kid needs to be typing along, debugging, and actually building things. If they're just letting videos autoplay while scrolling their phone, it's wasted time. Use playlists, turn off autoplay, and check in on what they're making.

In the broader YouTube landscape—where most channels are optimized for dopamine hits—CS Dojo is a rare gem. But it's still YouTube, so you'll need to manage the platform's endless scroll. If your kid is motivated, this channel can genuinely open doors.