 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
AmericanGirl
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Enjoy the cool games; hide the credit cards.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the American Girl brand extends far and wide -- beyond dolls and books into clothing, fragrance, and more. Much of the merch sold on the site is quite expensive, and some of it feeds into beauty industry hype, junior division. If parents ignore the store and skip to the activities, they'll find games and puzzles that are lively and educational, with kid-safe images and messages.
What's it about?
Each historical character and contemporary "Girl of the Year" has her own page, complete with wallpaper, book excerpts, and more. "A Doll's Journey" takes users around the world, from Hawaii to Singapore, offering e-cards and fun facts about each location. Critter lovers will enjoy a special section dedicated to Coconut (arf!) and Licorice (mrow!). Some games are simple and require little reading, like "Snowboard Betty," in which users collect stars and avoid tree stumps as they zigzag down a mountain. Others, like "The Mystery of the True Heart," have complex instructions and involve critical thinking. An intricate musical score adds to the depth of detail in these games.
Is it any good?
American Girl encourages girls "to stand tall, reach high, and dream big." Not to mention "shop hard" -- four of the five main sections of AMERICANGIRL.COM are dedicated to pushing product. Fortunately, the "Fun for Girls" section -- a collection of beautifully illustrated games, puzzles, and other interactive features -- saves the site from being an endless marketing loop.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the American Girl product empire. Can you enjoy the books and the site without buying the dolls or accessories? Families can also talk about the different historical characters. Who's your favorite character, and why?
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Kid, 12 years old
March 20, 2010
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Girl buzz
A sec of the site has something called Girl Buzz. I submit somethings on there. But they NEVER get posted! It's hard to get posted on there. I hope I'll get posted SOMEDAY!
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I love it because I'm a 10 year old girl who LOVES AG so I give it 60000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 million bazillion thumbs up ~.-
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AGE
I really like this Website. Its fun for everyone. Plus it has many fun games I like to read the Help! questions.
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AGE
Great site for young girls
My daughter is a HUGE American Girl fan. She has several dolls and many of the books. She has even seen the few movies they have made. While I feel that much of what AG does is designed to sell overpriced dolls I do not fault them for that. The site, books, and stories have helped build my daughter's self-esteem . The books also provide valuable history lessons, and I have really enjoyed reading them with her.
The site is more of the same, with fun games and activities. I feel safe letting her wander around the site on her own as the content is very appropriate for her at 8 years of age.
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Kid, 11 years old
June 16, 2010
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Very fun to play on, but overpriced.
I absolutely LOVE the website and american girl. The website has fun activities girls can work on, it also has very fun quizzes you can take. You can also learn about the historical characters. But I think the dolls are overpriced. I think its the accessories that make them expensive. I only have 1 doll, I think girls also get bored with them very easily. The books are very educational, they teach you about history. And the informational books teach you about growing up, making friends, standing up for yourself, e.t.c. It is a great buisness made espically for girls.
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we are the best...
i think all families is not equal...........
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Fun and Educational
This site is very fun and even educational about history, bullying, friendship, and other topics. Some games have a creepy edge (like the Mystery of True Heart). My other concern is th submissions. Girls are encouraged to ask their parents for permission before submitting advice and such, but girls are unfortunately smart enough to finagle out of it. Other than that, it is a great site.
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