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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Educational hub a solid resource for various ages.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Kids.gov
Parents need to know that the site is a portal with links to tons of sites about topics like science, art, and computers. Although some of the sites that are linked to are sponsored or regulated by the government, many aren't. Some sites are owned by private companies, like the Discovery Channel, or not-for-profit organizations, like the San Diego Zoo, and can contain ads. But overall, the content on this site and partner sites is pretty clean.
Read our full review by Erin Brereton
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why it isn't a good idea to give out your name, address, phone number, or email on most Web sites. Kids.gov doesn't ask for your name or address -- and will only ask for your email if you're sending in a question so that the site can send you a response. But some of the Web sites Kids.gov links to may ask for personal information. Why should you ask a parent first? What information is OK to give out?
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