Club penguin is a great game for children. You can "waddle around and meet new friends" as the Club Penguin Team said. It is a fun website for kids who love the internet and online exploration. My only concern is that the Seinsei may seem a little demonic to younger children, so you might not want your child going into the dojo. Also, Club Penguin is really safe , so you shouldn't have any problems. I must say, you might rather your child to have ultimate safe chat where the child must chose their message instead of typing. It is easier and better in so many ways! Get ready! Get set! Sign up your child today at www.clubpenguin.com!
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Club Penguin
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Hugely popular site fun and safe but a time-eater.
On this site kids can: connect with friends, create an avatar, play games, play in a virtual world
updated 08.31.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Club Penguin
Parents need to know that Club Penguin is an enjoyable and safe introduction to the world of avatars and social networking. But kids might get carried away so it's important to set screen-time limits. We recommend parents sit down with younger kids to a) help them communicate kindly and b) explain how to deal with the not-so-friendly behavior that can also occur and which could be upsetting to kids who don't know how to deal with rejection and/or bullying just yet. While kids can play for free, if you are a paying member you can buy additional things like clothing for your puffle, and furniture for your igloo. Club Penguin cheat codes and secrets are also becoming big in Club Penguin, and there is no shortage of sites offering cheat codes for Club Penguin.
Read our full review by Jean Armour Polly
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether it's OK to use cheat codes in Club Penguin. Is it cheating? Also talk about chat etiquette, Internet safety, and virtual worlds. Read our Club Penguin tips for more advice.
- Review our Internet Safety Tips for Elementary School Kids for age-specific advice on safe surfing.
- Make sure you set computer-time limits so kids don't get addicted to the computer.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
Club Penguin Rocks the Artic!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
Fun game, but kinda leaves the nonmembers feeling left out.
Club Penguin is really fun! The only problem is the whole membership thing. It kinda makes the nonmembers feel left out, but they have party's every month with free items for nonmembers too! If you are a nonmember you can buy backgrounds for your penguins player card and collect the free pins hidden around the island every two weeks! Over all, it's pretty good!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
Bulk Review: I've been a member for years, along with my younger cousins. It's a great site, without ads. Now, why 7+? -Moderation Loop-holes: Upon which I've even contacted Club Penguin. Moderation filters do a great job of generally keeping the bad stuff out, and keeping the good things in. However, that does not stop people from coming up with substitutes for these words. I've seen alot of different behaviors on Club Penguin, including some inappropriate, however it's quite a positive community. There are instances where penguins will break the rules, but moderators try their best, and report feature is always handy. It's not a game for four year olds, since it deals with some concepts they are not ready to deal with yet. Education: You can learn how to manage money, as on many sites such as this. Safety: Filters are strong, and numbers are not accepted. Positive Messages: Interaction can usually be very positive, but there are times when it is not, such as when penguins start "relationships." Relationships can be very big on Club Penguin, and one can frequently find "couples" waddling around. This is one very big reason why it's unsuitable for children under 7. Great overall! I wouldn't call it the best, but I really appreciate the hard work that the Club Penguin staff goes to!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
good for ages 7+
it can be very fun and you can meet other kids and you can learn the value of money and taking care of pets called puffles
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
club penguin is where kids can have fun and learn the value of money and taking care of a pet
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| 63% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 50% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 38% | of parents feel users contributed great content |
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