DiscoveryGirls (http://www.discoverygirls.com)
common sense media says
Safe online community for tween girls.
parents & educators say
- 100% say there are positive messages
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is the online companion to Discovery Girls magazine and a place where tweens from around the country can connect and discuss the issues they have in common. Site content is mostly age-appropriate, although some stuff about boys, crushes, and dating is a little premature for tweens. And even though there's no outside advertising, there are prominent promotions for other Discovery Girls products, like the book series and the magazine itself. One area on the home page links to sponsor Web sites, some of which go directly to shopping pages, such as the Target brand YES. The site has posting rules, and anything with bad language, hostile messages, or links to other sites doesn't get published.
Educational value:
Girls get insight into how their peers around the country are coping with the problems of middle school, as well as their opinions on broader social issues.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Some members blog or submit poll questions about boys and dating.
Language:
Posts are edited for bad language, including words where letters have been replaced with asterisks.
Consumerism:
The site promotes other Discovery Girls products, such as the magazine and the book series. There are also links to sponsor Web sites, but these are contained in one area.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 100% say there are positive messages
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say it's educational
Most useful reviews by all members
BFF GIRL THATS ...
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
good site
the only reason i say this site is iffy for 6 is because some girls post question about boys and dateing but besides that the site is fun and teaches girls valuable lessons.
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Vacagurl01
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
This is not for little kids but for Tweens and up! xD
I love this site I have an account for this site! It is so cool! I get to talk t girls from across the world!!! You can talk about anything!! Go to *Discoverygirl* I have the magazines to you just have to subscribe
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tangled
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Old website was WAY better
I liked the old DG website better. There was more emmbarrassing moments (my favorite part of the magazize XD!) There was also more stuff to do such as quizzes and "Ask Ali" questions.
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rubystar
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Disappointing website. Great magazine.
Discovery Girls website is boring. There are some things about boys, but it's not inapprioriate- anyone over age 8 can be on the site in my opinion. the magazines are great and I wanna subscribe to them though. the website provides blogs and an oppourtunity to write about your opinions on such things on your home city, your friendship problems, your opinions on the Alabama girls, etc.You can read blogs written by the staff and by the cover girls. However, there are no games, there are a few quizzes and embarassing moments, and you can't even write your own blogs unless you get chosen to be on the cover of the magazine. There are a few articles, but they are a little boring. You do get to express yourself a little, but there are no chat boards, or much fun. I suggest you subscribe to the magazine, but the website will bore you! There are a couple articles on the site you can bookmark on your account though.
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sweetcupcake101
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
100% perfect in every way!
This is the perfect site for tween girls! It's safe, fun, interesting, and it's totally an anti bullying site! The magazine and website has great advice for girls, and it tells them that they are not alone; other girls are going through the same things. It also has topics for blogging that cover the normal issues tween girls incounter everyday. Girls can also share their opions about topics and give advice to others. This site promotes good self estem, its the best!
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love2
parent of 19 year old
parent of 19 year old
GREAT!!!!!!!
I luv discovery girls!!! They have great quizes, games, advice for problems, not to metion an awsome magizine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but i dont recomend kids younger than 8 going on the sight because it has lots of product placement and question about boys and stuff.
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