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The Mouse Club
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The Mouse Club

Why We Recommend It

Imaginative, colorful, and fun, kids can log on to read, count, match, and have fun learning computer skills.

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Zui Tube
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that this online video site aspires to be like YouTube, but for kids. All the clips have been reviewed by the site’s editors and deemed safe for young viewers. There are thousands of different clips, divided into different ... read more

Age 7+
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Metacafe
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that this free online video site is not a great choice for kids. Raunchy content can't be filtered and the site has as many commercials as network TV. Kids can't upload an unlimited number of videos to this premium site, which features ... read more

Age 13+
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Fred Figglehorn
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that there is enough iffy behavior on this Web site that they should preview it before they let their kids watch. The site features the YouTube antics of a 16-year-old boy impersonating a loud, hyperactive six-year-old, "Fred." ... read more

Age 13+
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ABE Toons
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that as the site itself warns, ABE Toons contains some pretty twisted stuff. Some of the animated shorts collected here make Starz Media's best-known creation, The Simpsons, look like child's play. In fact, the least offensive cartoons, a ... read more

Age 13+
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Justin.tv
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that this site is a mixed bag when it comes to content. Most of videos are fine for teens, but sometimes sexually explicit content -- including links to porn sites -- slips through, despite being prohibited by community guidelines. Teens ... read more

Age 15+
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PBS Kids Go! Video
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that there's nothing objectionable on this video-viewing site, including no advertising, but because the site is aimed at preschoolers, parental supervision (and involvement) is recommended. read more

Age 2+
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BlinkyTV
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that this site describes itself as "Like YouTube, but for kids," and that's exactly what it is. The site offers a large, and very random collection of user-posted, child-friendly video. There's no objectionable content, but the lack of ... read more

Age 8+
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Blah Girls
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that this entertainment site does not screen the messages users post in response to the site's video and blog entries -- anything goes. Also, the recommended blogs listed on the site homepage are not all kid-friendly. Some are blogs about ... read more

Age 13+
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Teen.com TV
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that this Web site from media giant Alloy mainly focuses on entertainment and fashion/beauty. There's not much here that's "deep" or educational, and the site is pretty commercial -- there are lots of ads and links to Alloy's ... read more

Age 12+
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DM Kids
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that this site features age-appropriate videos for kids and tweens, though some of the content (e.g. sharks, ghosts) might be a bit scary for very young kids. There are no interactive features that require users to share information. read more

Age 6+
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Uncle Jay Explains: The News
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that the name of this site is a little misleading. While it appears to be a source for simple explanations of complicated news stories, it's actually a sarcastic and snarky skewering of world events. Geared for an older audience, it's ... read more

Age 11+
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Zilladog
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that this browser filters spam, chat rooms, pornography, and other bad stuff, while offering a free, highly controllable email program. The site does accept advertising and offers links to popular movies, DVD's, and Web sites. read more

Age 8+
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Break
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that teens shouldn't go anywhere near this popular video-sharing site even though users as young as 13 can register to create a profile, upload photos and video, and post comments. Yes, there are some G-rated videos that are fine for kids ... read more

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YouTube
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that anyone can view anything on this video-sharing site. Because the videos aren't rated for age-appropriateness, you never know what you're going to get. That’s part of the fun of the YouTube -- but it makes it hard to know what ... read more

Age 13+
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Kidvideos
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that this video-sharing portal for kids features kid-friendly homemade videos by kids. Every movie is previewed before posting and must have only G-rated material, i.e., nothing offensive, commercial, or copyrighted. If kids want to do ... read more

Age 8+
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Stickam
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that the scariest part of this site is the members' unfiltered, live video chats using Web cameras that broadcast their lives, often from their bedrooms. There's no filter of what is aired and no 30-second delay. This site is also a ... read more

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FunnyorDie
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that users on this video site are supposed to "certify" that they're 18 years old -- with good reason. There are thousands of short videos by well-known comedians like Will Ferrell as well as by aspiring comedians that other users vote ... read more

Age 16+
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