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Published 30.10.2021 06:00

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Dhar Mann

Parents need to know that the Dhar Mann app is a constantly updating video collection from Dhar Mann YouTube channel, which focuses on creating vignettes that aim to teach a moral lesson using an "after school special" dramatic narrative style. Many videos touch on some very mature themes, such as cheating on a spouse/partner, sexual harassment, or racism. There's very little outright explicit content in the videos, but there's lots of implied -- or thinly veiled -- violence, physical harm, or sexual activity. Almost all videos feature characters acting in extremely cruel ways. The moral lesson always comes at the end of the video when the "bad actors" see the error of their ways or suffer some kind of consequence. Some inspirational quotes in the Messages section are religious and prominently name God, such as "Whenever God is on your side, it truly doesn't matter who isn't." Dhar Mann the creator also has lots of branded merchandise, all of which is easily accessible through the app. To use the app, kids need to create an account using Facebook, Google, Apple, or an email address. Parents should note that during the sign up process, the app will ask for your location, but it's not a required field and kids can continue without providing any location information. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.