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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Safe online world for doll fans, but still Bratz.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–9

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There are some quality games in the game section of the site, like Sudoku and a memory match game. But, users have to play these games to earn points to "buy" stuff for their Bratz doll and online room.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    If you object to the general message of the Bratz line, this site is no exception. For Bratz lovers, the typical fashion, glitz, and party themes are the same here as with the basic dolls or cartoon.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    True to Bratz form, the cyber dolls tend to appear as sexualized girls with questionable fashion choices. There's some love, crush, boyfriend language in games and quizzes.
  • Language:

    A "bad word" filter prohibits kids from using bad words or alternated spellings that sound like bad words anywhere on the site.
  • Consumerism:

    You have to purchase a Be-Bratz doll with USB cable ($10 to $20) to play on this site. There are also additional products you can purchase, like a webcam. The site also had ads for the Bratz: The Movie and other Bratz products.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Be-Bratz

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.

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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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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    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?

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    dont wastr money on this game

    This game is safe an all but its game playing is very very boring.There isn't much to do there.its like paying 18$ for the doll,The doll is the only thing worth paying for but even the doll looks boring!iTS terrible game that i got for christmas.I recoomend you not get it. PBJ

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    well umm... i dont realy need to say this but who likes this dumb website!!!!!!!!!!

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