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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Smart current events site has some fluff.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–13

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Student Life section has some fluffy stuff, but teens will learn a lot from the news section.

  • Messages:

    Encourages volunteering and civic involvement; includes videos of kids/teens who are making a difference.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Covers tough subjects like genocide and war.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Large banner ads and some sponsored content.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About ChannelOne

Parents need to know that this site is the online partner of Channel One News, a news service broadcast in more than 11,000 middle and high schools. Some groups have voiced objections to the news service because its 10-minute broadcast contains two minutes of commercials. The Web site itself has a fair amount of advertising, including banner ads. Otherwise, the site is safe and appropriate for teens. There's one section that allows users to submit videos, but it requires permission from a parent. Parents will appreciate the content on Internet safety.

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