Screen Signals creator assessment

Is Michael Reeves appropriate for kids?

@michaelreeves · A parent-focused assessment based on a sample of recent and popular public long-form videos, not a review of every upload.

12 videos analyzed Last analyzed August 18, 2026View channel on YouTube
Scores by age

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For ages 8–10

Moderate observed concern in the sample

Michael Reeves scores 64 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were language and mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was humor or playful interaction appears in multiple sampled videos.

high confidence from the available video sample
LanguageModerate observed concern60
Violence & intensityLow observed concern91
Sexual or suggestive contentLow observed concern92
Substances & risky behaviorLow observed concern86
Harassment & role modelingMild observed concern77
Fear & disturbing themesLow observed concern87
Mature & sensitive topicsMild observed concern76
Commercial pressureLow observed concern87
Positive patterns in the sample
  • Humor or playful interaction appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Creativity, imagination, or constructive problem-solving appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Perseverance, resilience, or healthy challenge appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Teamwork, cooperation, or sportsmanship appears in multiple sampled videos.
Things a parent may want to know
  • Use of mild to moderate profanity throughout The video.
  • Joking references to launching dogs, which could be misunderstood without context.
  • Some crude humor and language that may be inappropriate for younger children.
  • Mentions of blood splatter effects and launching objects at high speed, which might be disturbing to sensitive viewers.
  • The video contains frequent mild to moderate profanity, often used in a casual or humorous context.
Videos reviewed

A quick look at the sample

See the individual videos that shaped this assessment and the main points an adult parent may want to know.

recent · standard video76/100

I Built a Dog Catapult

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Use of mild to moderate profanity throughout The video.
  • Joking references to launching dogs, which could be misunderstood without context.
  • Some crude humor and language that may be inappropriate for younger children.
recent · standard video36/100

A Bot that Scams People

Score for ages 8–10 · High observed concern in the sample
  • The video contains frequent mild to moderate profanity, often used in a casual or humorous context.
  • It depicts deceptive and manipulative behavior, including gaslighting and psychological pressure on sellers.
  • There is discussion of circumventing platform rules by buying fake accounts and SIM cards, which involves dishonest practices.
recent · standard video76/100

I Built a Car out of Scooters

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Frequent use of mild strong language (e.g., 'damn', 'shit', 'ass').
  • Depiction of risky behavior, including riding and modifying electric scooters in potentially unsafe ways.
  • Mentions of injury and emergency room visits related to scooter accidents.
recent · standard video76/100

a boring video

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Mild profanity used throughout
  • Mild peril situations including vehicle overheating, getting lost, and dust storm
  • Some fear/disturbing elements related to being lost and dust storm conditions
recent · standard video76/100

A Robot Teaches Me Boxing

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Contains multiple instances of mild strong language (e.g., 'damn', 'shit', 'fuck').
  • Mentions physical pain and injury risks associated with boxing and the robotic device.
  • Depicts a physical combat sport with punches and potential for injury.
popular · standard video53/100

The Roomba That Screams When it Bumps Into Stuff

Score for ages 8–10 · Moderate observed concern in the sample
  • Frequent use of mild to moderate profanity, including strong language.
  • Some sarcastic and potentially harsh humor that may not be suitable for younger children.
  • Brief references to existential suffering and pain in a comedic context.
popular · standard video76/100

I Built A Surgery Robot

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Use of mild to moderate profanity throughout The video.
  • Casual references to depression and self-deprecating humor about health and safety.
  • Some informal and irreverent language that may be inappropriate for younger children.
popular · standard video43/100

Trigger Me Elmo | World's First Race Detecting Toy

Score for ages 8–10 · High observed concern in the sample
  • Use of racial stereotypes and racially charged humor that may be offensive or confusing to children.
  • Frequent strong language and profanity.
  • References to racial slurs and edgy jokes about race.
popular · standard video76/100

I Let a Twitter Bot Decorate My Room

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Mild crude language and some suggestive humor.
  • References to adult themes like a sex swing and irreverent jokes.
  • Some chaotic scenes with large amounts of packaging and mess.
popular · standard video76/100

I Hate Your Robot Ideas

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Frequent use of mild to moderate profanity.
  • References to tasers and electric shocks as jokes, which might be concerning for younger viewers.
  • Some physical humor involving discomfort or mild harm, though presented comedically.
popular · standard video76/100

Your Robot Ideas Are Stupid

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Frequent mild to moderate profanity and casual insults towards ideas and commenters.
  • Some crude humor and references (e.g., a robot that 'jerks you off').
  • Frustration and negative language about user suggestions may be off-putting to sensitive viewers.
popular · standard video50/100

Teaching a Robot Dog to Pee Beer

Score for ages 8–10 · Moderate observed concern in the sample
  • Frequent use of strong profanity throughout The video.
  • Repeated references to alcohol consumption and drinking humor.
  • Some crude humor related to bodily functions and loneliness.
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The assessment evaluates observable patterns in the sampled videos. It does not cover private or deleted videos, comments, recommendations, livestream behavior, visual-only moments that cannot be reliably identified, or every upload.

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