Unbox the fun! Calvin and his younger brother Kaison's YouTube channel CKN Toys does exactly that. From reviewing toys and versing each other in competitions, to participating in online challenges and reviewing food CKN Toys features a variety of content. With over 17 million subscribers CKN Toys has quite a following and even have their own brand of toys, a mobile game app, and a show on Nick Junior. With all of these extra aspects of their brand, there are a lot of opportunity and methods for their fans to interact parasocially. The inherent nature of a vlog makes parasocial interactions more common. The vlogger, and in the case of CKN Toys it would be Calvin since he is a bit older and understands more than his younger brother Kaison, talks directly to the camera and thus into the audience. While preschool shows may integrate the audience into the program by playing interactive games and leaving space for participation, vlogs enhance the parasocial aspect by having the videos structured as its being made specifically for the audience member viewing it. Another aspect is the viewing of said content. While the camera is physically closer to the vloggers, this also allows us to become socially closer compared to that of a cable program. Dora never held the camera and spoke into it. She was always on an adventure that we happened to be a part of. Vloggers intentionally bring us with them thus forming a closer bond with the viewer,.
The two brothers have an adorable relationship that you can see throughout their videos. I believe that their relationship can teach other kids and especially viewers with younger siblings to be kinder to one another and promote prosocial behaviors. From sharing your toys with your siblings or friends to making sure they are included in any activities, Calvin always makes room for his younger brother Kaison to get involved. This wholesome content can attribute to the effect that some TV and movies have on kids when speaking about the "kind world syndrome" Inclusion and altruism are noble traits to teach kids at a young age. Calvin and Kaison achieve this just by playing with each other in their videos.
The two brothers have an adorable relationship that you can see throughout their videos. I believe that their relationship can teach other kids and especially viewers with younger siblings to be kinder to one another and promote prosocial behaviors. From sharing your toys with your siblings or friends to making sure they are included in any activities, Calvin always makes room for his younger brother Kaison to get involved. This wholesome content can attribute to the effect that some TV and movies have on kids when speaking about the "kind world syndrome" Inclusion and altruism are noble traits to teach kids at a young age. Calvin and Kaison achieve this just by playing with each other in their videos.