I use YouTube, but only watch stuff I SEARCH for or from people I have subscribed to. No watch next BS.

If you have self control you can avoid the social media element of it.

YouTube demonetisation tends to act as a reasonable steward on the platform, but it does need to be strengthened.

I.e. make YouTube responsible as the publisher for any video with over 100k views. This would be totally doable.

The world was fine before youtube, it's not the end of the world. It's full of fake education who won't take responsibility by claiming they're "just entertainment".

Realistically, the kids will find their way around the ban.