[AndrewUnmuted]

When it comes to childrens' programming, there are similarities, but major differences, too. Broadcast and cable television is programmed ahead of time, so parents can know when shows start and end, and it's usually predictable week-to-week. This, along with interstitial/mid-roll ads, cause the impact of constant availability and immediate access to be minimized compared to YouTube.

YouTube makes an effort to construct a unique and never-ending journey, filled with unpredictable outcomes. This constant "freshness" is something that they should have been a lot more careful introducing to the public. It not only makes viewing habits unpredictable, it also adds to the addictive nature of the platform.

EDIT: I'll also add, that it is not at all flattering to be considered on the same level as cable television. YouTube has simply taken their awful concepts and multiplied them to the Nth degree.