I was a TSL user while in high school. Overall I enjoyed the experience. I learned things I now use on normal SecondLife grid. Users can learn to build with basic 3D shapes called "prims" (primitives), script them to make them move, talk, etc, texture them and other things. I would definitely keep an eye on what your child is doing and get them to show you where they hang out and who their friends are in world. LindenLabs (the games creator) has recently cracked down on people who lie about their age, threatening child predators on both grids with legal action. My old concern is that SL tends to be fairly addictive in the beginning, so you may want to monitor how much time your child is spending in the game. Gameplay is free, and there are no subscription fees, but high qaulity objects, clothes and attachments for the avatars do cost money (Just for some perspective, L$150= about $1, and an average piece of clothing costs L$200-500, one hairstyle is L$500-700, which do not expire in most cases.) If your child is interested in computer programming or game design, this game has the potential to be very educational, and also encourage teamwork, since many users specialize in one building skill.

I play secondlife (adult version). In game I am AbbeyDawn Wonder. I really love SL very much. Abbey is a creator & owns a store. SL does have many sexual things to it. Which none i associate with. other than that its great

this was helpful... sounds very self-regulating, consistent with the values they claim... i'd be uncomfortable with mine on there without me for a bit til i get the feel for what it's really like...

I love to play this in my spare time, you can create practically anything you want, and you can buy or sell anything! Yes, there is language from others, and sometimes sexually suggestive content, but nothing anyone over 13 couldn't handle, you will probably hear and see worse in school anyways. This also teaches you how to manage money, as you can buy "Linden Dollars" to spend in the virtual world, but you also have to make sure you aren't spending too much. Those who learn how to create objects or script, can set up their own shops to make REAL money from the things they sell! (That is, if what they sell is popular enough!).

I am 11 and I have an avatar on this game. Obviously on this idiotic site i'll get banned if I say who. Don't even bother asking, the answer will be a grieved avatar. (I own the Phenom). This game is absolutely fine. Any sexual content is against the rules in pg areas and banned permanently when found there. Violence: Let us deal with it. It is our life, and we should decide it. This whole site's theme is to run an cyber - conspiracy for their kids. The kids hate it then put it onto their kids when they weren't even harmed.

I have seen my sis that is 14 play it and it is really cool! u can talk to people and just have a fun time!

Teen Second Life can be mature. In the regular Second Life, even moreso. But it doesn't have to be. When you're searching for a place to go on Second Life, there are some places that are classified as "PG" and some that are "Mature". You can filter out the "Mature" places. So Second Life can be fun and safe if you're smart about it.