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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Shopping and social networking site: Don't buy it.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    You can have fun with all the information other people give. It's interesting to try a search smackdown to see what's more popular -- say, Usher's CDs vs. Beyonce's.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The role models (as described on their own pages) range from the founder of the site, who's happy that his house is "near the bars," to a young man in Nigeria who says, "I own Jesus and God, this is all I have."

  • Violence:

    Some member photos depict users pointing guns at the camera.

  • Sex:

    Since much of the material is member-provided, you'll see sexually suggestive usernames, as well as items that are owned or wanted.

  • Language:

    Many of the user comments and profiles include vulgar language.

  • Consumerism:

    See something you want? Buy it now!

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    In the blogs, members say they got drunk, smoked weed, etc.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Zebo

Parents need to know that this site worships consumerism. The privacy policy is a must-read before signing up for membership. Kids can sign up without parental consent. Members can send mail to one another and buy each other gifts from wish lists -- a typical way that pedophiles "groom" unsuspecting young victims.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Internet safety. How do you know you can trust someone you meet online? You can also have conversations about materialism. Why do some people think it's important to have a lot of stuff?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This is like MySpace with a online retail combined! Although not worth joining, it is worth looking at.

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