 | 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. |
Be-Bratz
Common Sense Media says
Safe online world for doll fans, but still Bratz.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that they have to buy a Bratz doll with a USB cable ($10 to $20) for their kid to play on this site. Similar to Webkinz.com or UBFunkeys.com, this is a pay-to-play setup. Like comparable sites, the commercial aspect of earning points and then "buying" items remains an unsettling trend in online play for tweens (and even younger!). The many safety measures on the site help protect kids from mean comments from other users or personal information being posted on the site, and parents must approve the texting option (predefined messages or no texting at all). But, the buy-optional webcam for "face to face" chatting drops the site's safety points. And there's not much one can do to protect users from the typical Bratz messages: Girls need skimpy clothes, lots of make-up, toothpick-thin legs, and a map of the mall to get Girl Power... and, maybe more importantly, a boyfriend.
What's it about?
BE-BRATZ.COM is another site in the consumer trend that requires parents to buy their kids a toy to play on a Web site (think Webkinz.com, UBFunkeys.com, and MyePets, just to name a few). Once you use the USB cable to access the site and create a user name and password, there's really no need to ever use it again unless you forget your user name and password. There's a lot of fashion fun, quizzes, games, and interactive elements (caring for your virtual pet) in a relatively safe online environment for Bratz fans. Parents can opt their child out of being able to use the site's messaging feature completely, or they can set messaging to predetermined text.
Is it any good?
As with similar sites, the commercial aspect of earning points and then "buying" items remains an unsettling trend. And if you're one of many parents who generally disagrees with the Bratz line's message to girls, avoid this site like a Bratz doll avoids all shirts that cover her waist.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Bratz marketing. How much money (and time) do you consider worthwhile to spend on Bratz dolls and accessories, video games, and DVDs? Families can also talk about whether the Bratz girls are accurate representations of real girls. Does the appearance of the Bratz dolls add to the pressure of being thin?
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Basically, Bratz just makes a website, makes you buy a doll, and never looks back at it ever again. They never update it!!! Plus the games are very boring. Horrible! All they want is for you to buy the doll!
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Kid, 11 years old
January 15, 2011
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MY review
ok THE THING IS ; U BUY A cRAPPY doll, pets, and a txt messager!! ok It's 2011! so i went on there, Stuck my key in somewhere in the panel or something, Where the stupid key would fit. And then I NOTICED U got have a old WINDOWs computer!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
June 29, 2010
AGE
i think that this website is inopropyot for kids so pleas can you change this in to a better website
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a good website
its a good website i see why people would think them having a crush would be bad but it kinda tells us what it is like to have a crush.its also fun ive been on it.
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AGE
well umm... i dont realy need to say this but who likes this dumb website!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
March 27, 2010
AGE
BAd
Well I have a doll and I NEVER go on this website anymore. I agree with common sense they are sexy. In every game, movie, or website.
They all include boys. I hate show with kissing and when they talk about boys. Witch is stupid. And all the games are boring.
Making me talk about it makes me want to puke.
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Be bratz confused.
My daughter has gotten a be bratz for Christmas I plugged the usb cable into the computer, and yes it's in the right spot, but then what? nothing comes up on the computer and I can't find a register page on the website, any ideas why this is happening?
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