Guess the Drawing Challenge: Back to School Edition! |…

Content Breakdown · 4 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video includes a promotion for 'Tag with Ryan,' a mobile app game from Ryan's World, which appears to be disclosed as a promotion ('We are promoting Tag with Ryan') and includes a parental notice directing parents to the App Store and Google Play Store. Because the sponsorship is transparently disclosed, this does not qualify as hidden advertising.

See evidence (2)

“'We are promoting Tag with Ryan, an app game from Ryan's World.'”

“'Parents, Tag with Ryan is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.'”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses standard child-YouTube engagement prompts ('give us a big thumbs up', 'let us know how many did you get correct') which are mild and commonplace; there is no guilt-tripping, manufactured drama, or language designed to extract emotional dependence from young viewers.

See evidence (1)

“'So, if you like this video, give us a big thumbs up.'”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes a standard thumbs-up request and a viewer participation prompt ('Did you beat Ryan? Did you beat mommy? Let me know'), which are routine and non-coercive; no superstition CTAs, guilt-tripping, or fake giveaways are present.

See evidence (1)

“'So, if you like this video, give us a big thumbs up. Let us know how many did you get correct. Did you beat Ryan? Did you beat mommy? Let me know.'”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceNot present

The app game promotion features Combo Panda chasing Ryan in a tag-style running game ('trying to run away from me'), which is entirely stylized, consequence-free, and cartoon in nature; this is at the very low end of playful fantasy and poses no concern.

See evidence (1)

“'Tag with Ryan, where you play as Ryan trying to run away from me. Move fast to avoid obstacles…'”

What Parents Need to Know

This Ryan's World video features Ryan and his family playing three drawing-based games: a Pictionary-style art challenge with a teacher character, a 'draw on each other's backs' game, and a 'guess the character by color' quiz. It's wholesome, creative, and genuinely entertaining for young children, encouraging imagination, art, and friendly competition. Parents should know the video ends with a direct advertisement for the 'Tag with Ryan' mobile app game, voiced by the Combo Panda character and directed at children. The ad is labeled 'Tag with Ryan' but is woven naturally into the video's tone, so younger kids may not distinguish it from the main content. There is no inappropriate language, violence, or mature themes anywhere in the video.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What animal did the kids try to draw in the first round — and did you know what it was before they revealed it?
2If you could pick any animal or character for a drawing challenge, what would you choose and why?
3At the end of the video, Combo Panda talked about an app game. How can you tell when something in a video is an advertisement versus just part of the show?
4Would you want to try the 'draw on each other's backs' game at home? What would you draw?

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this Ryan's World drawing challenge video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children aged 4 and up. The content is entirely family-friendly, with simple humor, creative art games, and no scary or mature themes that would concern parents of young children.

Is there any advertising in this video?

Yes, the video ends with a roughly 30-second advertisement for the 'Tag with Ryan' mobile app game, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It is narrated by the Combo Panda character in the same playful tone as the rest of the video, so young children may not immediately recognize it as a separate ad.

Is there any inappropriate language or violence in this video?

No, there is no inappropriate language, crude humor, or violence of any kind. The video is entirely clean and suitable for young viewers, with only lighthearted silliness and playful competition between family members.

Is this video educational for kids?

It has mild educational value — kids are exposed to creative thinking, drawing, teamwork, and learning about animals like the axolotl (which is correctly identified as a type of salamander). The games also encourage listening skills and visual communication in a fun way.

Does this video encourage kids to spend money or download apps?

The end-of-video ad promotes a free-to-download mobile game called 'Tag with Ryan,' though like many free apps it likely contains in-app purchases. Parents may want to preview the app before allowing their child to download it.

Is Ryan's World content generally safe for toddlers and preschoolers?

This particular video is safe for toddlers and preschoolers, with no content that would be frightening or inappropriate. Parents should be aware that Ryan's World as a brand has a significant merchandise and app ecosystem, so children may ask for related products after watching.

Guess the Drawing Challenge: Back to School Edition!

Content Breakdown · 4 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

More from Ryan's World

What Watchly checks every video for

How Watchly keeps YouTube safe