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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Gathering place means well, but is outdated.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Promotes learning in school and in the real world.
  • Messages:

    Positive messages about girls being themselves and doing good.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About GirlSite.org

Parents need to know that this nonprofit site aimed at teen and preteen girls has gotten good marks for being one of the safest places on the Web to hang out and that's true: There's no content that parents wouldn't want their daughters to see. However, there isn't that much to do -- no games or fun quizzes, or even a place to sign up and join the "community." Also, a lot of the articles were written several years ago and seem out of date.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the values promoted by the site, like charity, volunteering, and exploring other cultures. Also, what makes a site interesting? Is it enough that the content be worthy, without flashy graphics, or are both important?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 1.0

    bad bad website

    sounds...boring..it just says coming soon. and its a thoughtful idea but theres no way sex wont be brought into that website with a bunch of girls talking.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 9 and give it 1.0

    ? I just went on it! ANd theres no point! There nothing to do!! You go on the website, tells you to click on this logo thing, and then theres this magizen there that does nothing!!!!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

    sucks

    This site is a really dumb site. It like has nothing to do on it except click on stuff! What's the use of it? THERE IS NO POINT IN THIS SITE!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    BORING

    bad games, Bad Graphics, BORING BORING BORING

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    OK

    It isn't the coolest site, but it is appropriate. And might appeal to some people. To tell the truth, I'm not a girl.

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