BellaSara (http://www.bellasara.com)
common sense media says
Care for horses in a safe virtual world; no chat.
parents & educators say
- 50% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Internet safety is of little concern here, since there's no way for members to chat or contact each other. Upon sign-up -- which kids under 12 must have approved by an adult -- each member is given one free online horse; to add more horses, however, members must purchase Bella Sara trading cards ($2.50 a pack; there are links to retailers that sell them). And only by adding horses can members earn horseshoes, the Bella Sara currency that allows them to "buy" items to furnish their online cottages.
Educational value:
Kids can learn about different kinds of horses and how to care for them.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
You need to buy and register Bella Sara trading cards ($2.50 a pack) in order to add horses to your online stable and "buy" items for your online cottage. The site also has links to retail stores that carry Bella Sara cards and merchandise, plus the site has its own online store.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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monkeygames
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
monkyes
it is so exiding
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lsu sucks ...
parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
olny 4 pip in 4th grade and older
i love it because if you want to get a real horse you will now what it is like to have a horse
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little_roo
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
ilove it because bellasara chat with the coummity keep stuff prieavet
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undergurl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Great for young horse lovers
Very good, site for horse lovers. I played it a little too late an dgot bored with it, I've only been on onces :p. If you out- grow bella sarah I suggest horwse it is like bella sarah but you don't have to buy trading cards, and it is more mature (not that it is too mature), and has better graphics site.
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Ktgal44
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Perfect for little kids
I have a younger sister and she plays this and I think that it is a good site.
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awsomeman2
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
i dont play on Bella Sara i used to i like the website its safe and kids can learn about diffrent types of horses
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fantasy_faerie
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Fun game focused on adventures and horses
CONCERNS
Violence: Not an issue.
Sex: Not an issue.
Language: Since there is no way for players to contact other players, not an issue.
Consumerism: Bella Sara merchandise is advertised throughout the site.
Drinking/Drugs/Smoking: Not an issue.
HIGHLIGHTS
Educational: Bella Sara teaches players how to care for horses.
Positive Messages: Bella Sara encourages players to love horses.
Safety: Since there is no way for other players to find out your username if you don't give it to them, Bella Sara is very safety.
User Content: There is no way to share user content, as Bella Sara is a single-player game.
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Trissacar
adult
adult
Great for the horse crazy girls
Great for kids as a competitor on the show circuit I love it. Kids love it. And has a positive message every day. And it shows you have to take care of horses not just feed them. You have to brush them and clean their stalls ect.
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R*Q*E
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
LOVE it!!!!!
this website is THE BEST!!! for anyone who loves horses, you will love horses even more. I tell almost everyone I know about it!
I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!!!! period.
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LU BIRD
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
its great for tweens.
I love it!
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NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
The charm is gone.
Ever since Bella Sara became a big company, it lost its appeal. It's all about money now (you can even buy horseshoes). Even the artwork isn't as nice - which is a shame because the artwork used to be amazing.
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mizzbratz2000
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
perfect for kids
i love the website please let my daughter play!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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