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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

    Frivolous but fun tween mag's celeb gossip site.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The site (and the actual Tiger Beat and BOP magazines) may encourage star-struck tweens and young teens to try to emulate celebrities and live in a glamorous dream world rather than focusing on their own real lives and developing their own personal strengths and skills.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    There are some general comments about the sexual appeal of certain celebrities (example: "He's sooooo HOT!!!"); nothing explicit, though. Music videos may show female pop stars in clothing that could be considered sexy and perhaps inappropriate for that age group to wear.

  • Language:

    Headlines are peppered with "OMG!" exclamations (that's abbreviated tween-speak for "Oh my God!"), but that's as bad as it gets.

  • Consumerism:

    There are no blatant product ads, but the site does display links to other sites where you can buy things (such as ringtones or High School Musical merchandise, for example). Also included are video clips promoting upcoming TV shows on the Cartoon Network, plus ads for contests that you can enter to win stuff.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About TigerBeatMag

Parents need to know that this online counterpart to tween magazines Tiger Beat and BOP focuses on celebrities and their often trivial happenings. Kids can post comments about their favorite celebs or the latest gossip on blogs and other areas, but these seem fairly well monitored to filter negative or inappropriate language and to make sure no one gives out any personal information. Also, while the site doesn't display any product ads, there are links to sites that do offer the opportunity to purchase products or enter contests.

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  • Families can talk about celebrity culture and what makes teen stars so popular. Is there a particular movie or pop star that you look up to, and why? Do you try to imitate things your favorite stars do -- the way they dress or talk? Do you envy their life and popularity? Do you think they're a good role model for kids?
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    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

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    jazzy98
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    "cooliest mag. on the planet"

    It has all my fav celbs in it and my fav articles too.

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