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DoSomething.org

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not-for-profit site encourages and supports youth action.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 16 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Inspires young people to become active in causes that interest them.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About DoSomething.org

Parents need to know that this not-for-profit site offers practical help to get young people involved in social causes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the benefits of the Internet when it comes to not-for-profit programs and volunteer work. Are there any negative aspects to using the Internet to further a cause? What are some safe practices when posting videos or discussions online, even when on a supposed safe and secure Web site?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    This Site Makes You Think

    I found this site while talking on the phone with my friend and we discussed the issues in this site for over an hour. The information on abusive relationships was fascinating and we were able to identify abusive relationships in popular romance novels. The site makes you want to take action, and the parts of the site dealing with prejudice against race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation were extremely moving. This is a great site to inform kids on current problems in our world, though the site needs to come up with even more ways to make a difference!

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Bleh...boring site, not very interesting. Good intentions though.

    Even if it has good intentions, it would never keep a kid interested in it for more than a few minuets.

  3. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 1.0

    It was boring, says my kids

    They said it was very boring

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