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Smartgirl.org

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Interactive site covers mature content.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some user-contributed writing has mature themes. Some girls write about sex.
  • Language:

    "Powerful words for powerful issues." But minimal.
  • Consumerism:

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

    In the links library there is information about drug abuse.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Smartgirl.org

Parents need to know that the site allows "powerful words" when talking about "powerful subjects." Some young girls write about their first kiss, while some write about sex. There is no advertising on the site except for a small link to the Smartgirl Café Press merchandise store. Parents of tweens will want to preview the large library of links including sites on teen sexuality, gay pride, and substance abuse.

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  • Families can talk about what a first kiss was like. Was it what you thought it would be or were you expecting something different? Or for those who haven't experienced their first kiss, what do you think it will be like? What would make the perfect first kiss?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

    I think that this site is kind of boring. It needs more color, and more topics for writing.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    WORST SITE EVER!!

    This is the worst site in the world! It's ugly with inappropriate stuff and kissing boys and bad words! Worst site EVER!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    All Girls Should Try This Out

    This is a really sweet site. They have cool games and wrting help. That all I can say. It's get for any age.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. (you get the idea)

    this site is sooo awesome. my mom recamended it to me and said that it looked like a real good site. and it was! i mean, you can submit your issues, poems, writing, and surveys. it is soooo awesome! and a little educational! it is awesome! 5 stars!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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