Dinokids

 Review

Common Sense Media says

Fee-based dino world offers extensive parental controls.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this colorful site is simple enough for younger users to find their way around, but there isn't a tremendous amount to do. Kids will find an activity or game or two in each section. Really tech-savvy kids may also be frustrated with the site’s navigation -- dors are opened using the space bar, and the arrow keys help avatars move around, which can be cumbersome.

  • Some games encourage positive behavior, such as one based on recycling  by sorting paper, plastic, cans, and glass into the right bins.
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  • A filter helps weed out swear words and phone numbers or other personal info from online chats. Although communication is monitored, the site owners warn that comments that could be offensive to some players may occasionally get through.
  • The site offers both a free and a heavily promoted paid subscription option.
  • The site practices strong privacy measures. Parents can limit their child's online interaction and the amount of time they spend on the site -- if they pay for a site subscription.

Is it any good?

 

At the time of review, the site was still adding content to make the world more robust, so it's hard to say whether a subscription is worth the money. Kids can choose the dinosaur type, name, and color
for their avatar and play games -- many
of which are environmentally themed -- all for free. Younger kids
may also enjoy climbing up and down the site's ladders and levels.
However, the free version doesn't include a lot of activities, and might
not keep older kids
interested for long  (it’s probably best for kids in the 5- to
7-year-old range). The
real incentive for shelling out the cash for a site subscription?
Parental controls. You’re able to predetermine your kids’ playtime,
chat options, and site profile. If you’re hesitant to sign up for six
months or a year, there’s also an option to pay $4.25 to test the
monthly plan out, which includes a 7-day free trial. But take note: Any
plan you pick will renew automatically after you charge it to your
credit card.

Online interaction: Kids have a lot of interactive options, including two kinds of chat, multiplayer games, a "movie theater" that they can watch and discuss remotely with a friend, a screenshot-sharing tool, and more. The site uses filters and monitors to keep it clean.


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about how to behave in online worlds for the best experience.

  • Families can talk about screen time limits so kids don't spend too much time on the computer.


This review was written by Erin Brereton
Parent of 10 year old
December 7, 2009
 
I and my kids enjoyed dinokids very much. I recommend it. Nina's Mom

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Parent of 10 year old
September 28, 2009
 
Pretty good website for kids
I have a kids aged 8. I played the Dinokids with my kid. He really likes it. I think the content is well balances between educational and gaming. I recommend this web site for kids.

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Parent of 12 year old
October 6, 2009
 
good site also for girls !!
I played with my 4th grade girl. The most impressive one are very cute dino characters and fine animation backgrounds with no violence. We enjoyed it very much.

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Parent of 10 year old
December 23, 2009
 
cool site for kids..I'll let my kids play this site.

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Kid, 12 years old
November 15, 2009
 

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Parent of 7 and 9 year old
April 1, 2010
 
Stay away. A hangout for perverts pretending to be kids.
I saw users giving out phone numbers and soliciting contact. Kids get to have a room (really a bedroom) where they get to invite other back to. The sole activity seems to be making girlfriend / boyfriend relationships. This site is so scarily off-base it's not funny. I blocked my 8 yro from accessing it.

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Kid, 10 years old
December 29, 2011
 
dont play it online daters
it disgusts me that well the fact that people ask for BF GF stuff like...really?

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This review was written by Erin Brereton
This review was written by Erin Brereton

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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