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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Socializing creatures put young minds to work.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    You won't find traditional spelling tests or flash card-style learning here. Kids can play brief, but worthwhile logic, reading, math, and spatial relation games. Also, monsters "talk" to their owners with script in cartoon bubbles, encouraging reading.
  • Messages:

    These are monster characters, so there's a very mild gross factor, as in the Gross-ery Store. There's also sarcasm in some of the humor.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Kids who have each other's email addresses can write back and forth freely.
  • Consumerism:

    Moshi Monster cell phone charms are sold with a code to enter the site, although after the beta test period kids will be able to play online without buying anything.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of MoshiMonsters was written by Dana Villamagna

Parents need to know that this is an educational entertainment site created for today's crop of kids who are learning to read at the same time they're becoming Internet savvy. Kids take care of cute little creatures and earn points to "buy" stuff for their computer-based pet while being introduced to online social networking. The games are educational, yet fun, and move through different levels -- up if the player is doing well, down if they're struggling. The limited social networking features allow kids to send free form messages only to friends whose email addresses they already know, and to send prescripted messages to others who they approve to be their friends. There's a reassuring section for parents that explains the site's concept and safety measures.

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More on MoshiMonsters

What’s the Story?

At first glance, MOSHIMONSTERS.COM may seem like just another Webkinz.com. But this UK-created site for early- and grade-school readers packs a sneaky educational punch. Kids adopt a monster and play educational games to earn "Rox," which can be used to "buy" items to feed the monsters or decorate their homes. Many of the games are well constructed, quick, and fun enough to disguise the fact that kids are actually learning. There are a few weekly contests open to the community on a newspaper-style page where the winners' monsters, ages, home countries, and gender are posted, which may be objectionable to some parents. But, the reassuring news here is that parents are in the know from the beginning: A detailed message with all of the profile info a kid enters is sent to the parents after signing up for a monster. Parents must click on a link to approve the kid's initial entry into the site.

Is It Any Good?

Kids will love checking in on their monster friends and seeing their developing and changing personalities -- and, of course, playing the games. Parents will love the fact that the games are educational and that kids can only earn one Rox a day. True, MoshiMonsters.com belongs in the increasingly long line of sites where kids take care of little creatures and earn points to "buy" stuff for their computer-based pet while being introduced to online social networking. But its well-crafted games and fun monster concept are a notch above most other similar sites. These are one group of monsters that kids and parents need not fear.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    I love it!

    It's a nice website. It's really fun and you can play games. You make your own monster which can be very cute, make a house, buy stuff for your monster, and much much more! Great website!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    love it

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    this is fun.

    this is a fun game.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I think its perfect for kids

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    would not let my kids near it ever again

    my kids friends accounts got comprmoised and ahte messages were being sent by the hacker causing distress to the kids. Alos one girl was recevinf messages asking about sex and rape.I have reported this concern and banned my kids from using the site. It's an open invite for sick people to masquerade as kids.

  6. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Kids love it and it's an opportunity for parents to teach about safe social networking

    The site is a useful educational tool for a generation who are going to be using the internet all their lives. But it is useful primarily because it gives parents an opportunity to discuss with their children at this young age, issues such as privacy, how well we can really know someone we met on the internet, etc. The games are educational. I do however have some concerns that it does focus on buying 'things' a lot. It would be nice if they could start to introduce some more creative content.

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    i love it

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    i think its cool

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

    the bestis

    i love it because thia is the beast game

  10. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    love it

  12. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    ASOME

    IT IS ASOME

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    coolest web ever

    love it

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 2
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    i luv dis moshi monsters thing ????.luv it

  15. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • User content is age appropriate

    I dont know bout the site.

    Like it,i just think it shouldnt have scary monsters in it cause it gave my little girl nightmares for a few days.

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    moshi monters

  17. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    this is great

    love it,good for kids

  18. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    i like it

    I have a moshi and i love it.Great for kids 5 to 10 years old.

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    calbert

    i love it

  20. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    have fun

    get fun and be POSITIVE:]

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