 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
DiscoveryGirls
Common Sense Media says
Safe online community for tween girls.
Parents say
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Kids say
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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.
What's it about?
Although it's the Web site for a magazine, DISCOVERYGIRLS.COM doesn't feature any articles from the print version. It's more an online community for tween girls. Most interactive features can be found in the "Make Friends" section, where visitors can read other Discovery Girls' blogs, vote in polls on a variety of topics ("Is Cheerleading a Sport?" or "Who Do You Want to Be President?"), and join clubs that cater to a variety of interests, such as sports, music, movies, books, and green living.
Is it any good?
DiscoveryGirls.com might be more appealing as a frequent destination if
it included more of the magazine content, or even some exclusive online
articles. It does, however, provide a safe place for tweens to give
each other advice and share their stories. It also promotes discussion
about everything from politics and the environment to favorite movies,
TV shows, and places to shop, providing a decent balance of serious and
fluffy content.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about some of the issues facing tween girls. Are they addressed on this Web site? Are the Discovery Girls picked to be in the magazine and on the Web site a good representation of girls your age? Recent letters from readers indicate that the site used to feature more of the magazine content than it does now. Why do you think this was changed? If you could access some of a magazine's articles online, would you still subscribe to the print version?
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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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Kid, 12 years old
January 22, 2011
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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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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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Kid, 12 years old
September 23, 2011
AGE
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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Kid, 11 years old
December 4, 2011
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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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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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Kid, 10 years old
May 20, 2012
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Amazing Site, Not so Educational
The site is really good and entertaining. It answers all questions any girl may have about growing up but its so darn fun!!! There is trivia but its not an EDUCATIONAL site. I would tell all tweens to visit Discovery Girls and subscribe to the magazine!
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