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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Some valuable information -- if you can find it.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There are some articles and areas that teach girls about healthy eating and keeping the planet green.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A sense of girl power is promoted and users of all races should feel included here, but the site focuses on beauty and buying.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    The Guys section is quite tame, just a few things about kissing and breaking up with boys.

  • Language:

    It seems like there's a filter to weed out offensive language: "S--t" wasn't allowed.

  • Consumerism:

    There are plenty of ads for beauty products, CosmoGirl magazine, and teen-related products; plus contests and links to sponsors and free gifts.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About CosmoGirl

Parents need to know that this sassy site is an extension of the popular magazine of the same name. There are areas on beauty, fashion, life advice, entertainment, games, free stuff, and of course, guys. Although this site's dating and romance section seems a bit tamer than other online tween and teen magazines' sites, Cosmo Girl does stress beauty, fashion, and buying over valuable information that girls need to hear. There are also a slew of ads, contests, free giveaways, and sponsored links. See if you can count the exclamation points they use!!

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