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BKFK (http://www.bkfk.com/)

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Good, but needs to reinvent itself.

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Parents need to know that at the time of review, the one competition on the site was closed, although the online entry blank was still available. It should have been removed as well. Much of the information on this site should be available without registration. The online invention diary is the only thing that needs personalization.

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Families can talk about whether the service this site provides is worth the work you have to put in to use it. Can you think of another way the same goal(s) could be accomplished?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Unfortunately, you can't use much of the information on the site until you register and give a real email address so that parents can approve a child's participation. Once the parent has completed the online approval process, the new member can explore the site. Registration is free, but is it worth it the hassle? You decide.

One of the benefits of membership is supposed to be access to the online magazine, but it doesn't have any articles newer than three months ago. The games section offers nothing connected with inventions or inventing, instead serving up common titles such as "Concentration" and "Tetris." It's surprising that the site claims to have gotten a number of "Site of the Day" awards, since its offerings are nothing out of the ordinary. It is in need of reinventing itself.

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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hellodolly
adult
 
Gotta Get the Mindset
Frankly, this is the only website out there that actually hits a very specific demographic - inventive kids. The tools are not for game-playing, they are for brainstorming. Kids who are inventive are typically deep-thinking and the site gives them not only a place to store their ideas, but also a place to get feedback. Parental approval is only needed for the feedback portion. The competitions provide a valuable connection to real life rewards. For my inventive kid, this site is a must.
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ashbash6
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I was sad!
This was so dumb for all you kids out there do not go it was dumb!DUMB
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