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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Learn all about money, but watch out for ads.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There's lots of good information here on finances and money in articles, games, quizzes, and more. The "Kids and Family" section is full of helpful info for kids and parents about family finance issues like allowances, budgets, child care expenses, and part-time jobs for kids.
  • Messages:

    Encourages kids to learn about investing and to save, donate, and spend money wisely. The chat feature includes a controlled list of preselected phrases.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Ads abound for credit cards, investment banks, Blockbuster Video, AOL, and the Fox Business Channel. Some ads are embedded into the content, so it may be difficult for kids to discern what's an ad and what isn't.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About MinyanLand

Parents need to know that this site teaches kids about money and investing through games, quizzes, articles, videos, and a virtual world where their avatars earn, spend, and invest. But the suggested age range of third to fifth grade may be a stretch. Most kids on the younger side of that spectrum may become overwhelmed by the many financial terms and numbers, large amounts of reading, and the barrage of (fantastic) information this site tries to pack in. Also, be aware of the large number of ads that may blend into the content -- many kids will need help distinguishing between the two.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it's important to learn about and be cautious with finances. How are the money choices you make in this virtual world different from what you might do in the real world? How much depends upon other non-economic factors -- environment, family, or other priorities that your family deems important when spending or investing money?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Very educational!!

    It taught me so many cool things like stuff with money cause they have a bank so I learned that kinda stuff. Over all, it's kinda like webkinz but you can make minyans for free!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 2.0

    OKAY!?

    It's okay, I wouldn't call it brilliant. I don't really like the world but I like in the cinema and seeing all those cartoons.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 1.0

    I lost six brain cells watching thos

    WEIRD stupid

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