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BizKids (http://bizkids.com)

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there is absolutely nothing to worry about with this engaging educational site where kids teach kids about finance and business. The site features a newsletter, a free, downloadable curriculum, a business game, a blog, and links to other reputable sites about money for kids.

Educational value: Lots of great information for kids to learn about a wide range of business and finance topics. Features actionable, real-world examples of how kids can manage their finances and create their own businesses.
Positive messages: Empowers kids with the knowledge that they control their financial futures and gives them confidence to start their own businesses. Features videos of kid success stories.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: No ads but there are links to other sites with advertisements.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: The site's privacy policy states that some information may be automatically collected but it takes every reasonable effort to protect the information stored on its database.
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  • Families can talk about real money vs. the concept of virtual money. Does spending virtual money make you more savvy about your own real money?
  • Families can also talk about the elements that make this a fun site -- rather than a dry one -- for learning about money management and business acumen.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
BIZKIDS is a fantastic way for kids to learn the importance of money management, economics, and business smarts. The site is a companion to the PBS series, and all episodes are available for convenient online viewing. Hosted by energetic youths (think Zoom!), the episodes make learning about finance fun. Hip music and fast cuts keep things moving along at a brisk pace, and there are fresh parodies such as a take on the popular television show 24 and Donald "Rump." Best of all are the stories featuring real kids and their financial success stories. This level of interactivity personalizes the abstract concept of money, giving kids confidence and knowledge to make wise financial decisions now and through adulthood.

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This review was written by Ellen Dendy
 
 

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sidoobagga
teen, 14 years old
9
 
I think its perfect for everyone who is old enough to read.
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linz313
kid, 12 years old
13
 
ugly
it doesn't tell you anything
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HI6789
teen, 13 years old
10
 
Good for over 10
I think it's good and fun!!!!! =]
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krazypanda
teen, 16 years old
2
 
BORING unless you're starting a business
i went on and it only held my attention for a few minutes plus most of the games don't work. Good stuff if you ar starting a business.
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kid, 11 years old
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There is a subliminal scene were you see innapropriate things which is a concern.
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