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DoSomething.org
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Not-for-profit site encourages and supports youth action.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this not-for-profit site offers practical help to get young people involved in social causes.
What's it about?
DOSOMETHING.ORG is a not-for-profit site that focuses on empowering and encouraging young people to take action around issues that matter to them. It provides information and education about specific projects and charities, and provides support in the way of grants and funds for do-gooders who want to apply and turn their ideas into a reality. Registration is required to post videos and join discussion. Teens have the option of entering their cell phone number for volunteer
purposes.
Is it any good?
DoSomething.org inspires young adults to get involved in their communities, and gives them resources in which to act on those ideas. Whether your teens are looking for a way to volunteer in your town, or seeking advice and funds to get their own start-up project going, this site is the place to start. It's easy, accessible, and a great venue for good people who want to become active and do something good for others.
What 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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It was boring, says my kids
They said it was very boring
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Awesome site!
I just found this site recently and it's really good.
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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.
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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!
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Beware of the politics!
Such a promising website, but unfortunately highly politicized. For example, the issue of reproductive rights is discussed solely from the pro-abortion point of view. Very biased, even in it's telling of our country's history on this issue. It is a shame that they couldn't encourage young people to "do something" on either side of the issue, whichever one they feel passionate about, not just the one they feel is right.
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January 23, 2011
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i love it because were kids and we like to have fun not all the time this is a great site
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Good but wouldn't let me find what I was looking for
I've tried to use the website to 'do something' about abortion or help out at a pregnancy crisis center but they don't give you those options. I think most of their options are for a younger crowd, maybe to get them interested in volunteering at a young age. It's okay but as other reviews have said before, I thought it was kind of boring.
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