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Is National Geographic appropriate for kids?

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

8 videos analyzed Last analyzed September 11, 2026View channel on YouTube
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National Geographic

For ages 8–10

Some concerns to review

The main things to review are mature and sensitive topics, and fear and disturbing themes. Educational or thought-provoking material appeared more than once.

High confidence based on 8 videos reviewed
LanguageFew concerns86
Violence & intensitySome concerns68
Sexual or suggestive contentFew concerns90
Substances & risky behaviorFew concerns100
Harassment & role modelingA few concerns76
Fear & disturbing themesSome concerns62
Mature & sensitive topicsSome concerns51
Commercial pressureFew concerns95
Positive things we found
  • Educational or thought-provoking material appeared more than once.
  • Kindness, empathy, or supportive relationships appeared more than once.
  • Teamwork, cooperation, or sportsmanship appeared more than once.
Things a parent may want to know
  • Depicts themes of demonic possession, witchcraft accusations, and trials which may be disturbing to sensitive viewers.
  • Describes physical and psychological suffering related to alleged possession and persecution.
  • Mentions imprisonment, public humiliation (pillory), and harsh treatment of accused individuals.
  • Includes references to death and execution related to witchcraft accusations.
  • Contains frequent strong language with bleeped expletives.
Videos reviewed

A quick look at the videos

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

recent · standard video22/100

Ireland: Possessed by the Devil (Full Episode) | Witches: Truth Behind the Trials | Nat Geo

Score for ages 8–10 · Serious concerns
  • Depicts themes of demonic possession, witchcraft accusations, and trials which may be disturbing to sensitive viewers.
  • Describes physical and psychological suffering related to alleged possession and persecution.
  • Mentions imprisonment, public humiliation (pillory), and harsh treatment of accused individuals.
recent · standard video97/100

The Art of Authentic Photography | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · Few concerns
  • Promotes appreciation of nature and diverse cultures in Canada
  • Highlights artistic photography techniques and the value of presence
  • Encourages trust and connection in storytelling through photography
popular · standard video53/100

Examining a New Breed of Storms (Full Episode) | Storm Rising | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · Some concerns
  • Contains frequent strong language with bleeped expletives.
  • Depicts intense and potentially frightening storm scenes including tornadoes, hail, lightning, and near-vehicle rollovers.
  • Shows real-life dangerous situations that could be distressing to sensitive viewers.
popular · standard video76/100

Lion: Rise of a King | A Prince is Born (Full Episode) | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · A few concerns
  • Depicts animal conflict and injury, including the death of a lioness.
  • Shows scenes of predator-prey interactions and natural dangers.
  • Includes some intense animal sounds like growling, roaring, and snarling that may be startling to very young children.
popular · standard video98/100

What is Regenerative Agriculture? | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · Few concerns
  • Contains some technical terms related to agriculture that younger children might find challenging to understand.
  • Educational explanation of regenerative agriculture and soil health.
  • Promotes sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship.
popular · standard video43/100

People Who Experienced Aliens (Full Episode) | UFOs: Investigating the Unknown | Nat Geo

Score for ages 8–10 · Many concerns
  • Contains descriptions of traumatic and distressing experiences, including references to physical and emotional harm during alleged abductions.
  • Mentions hypnosis and recovered memories, which may be confusing or misleading without proper context.
  • Includes some mild strong language (bleeped out) and references to fear and anxiety.
popular · standard video98/100

Exploring Regenerative Farming Practices at Waitrose Farms | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · Few concerns
  • Educational content about sustainable farming and biodiversity
  • Promotes environmental responsibility and awareness
  • Shows positive examples of nature and farming working together
popular · standard video43/100

I'm Coming For You, Brother (Full Episode) | 9/11: One Day in America | National Geographic

Score for ages 8–10 · Many concerns
  • Contains descriptions of building collapse and entrapment which may be distressing to sensitive viewers.
  • Includes references to death, injury, and loss of life among firefighters and civilians.
  • Features emotional distress and grief expressed by survivors and rescuers.
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