 | 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. |
ESPN
Common Sense Media says
Sports heaven is safe, but news has mature stuff.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this comprehensive sports site isn't really geared toward kids, but there's not much here that's inappropriate for them. Sports fans must be 13 years old to become a member, giving them access to safe forums and other "MyESPN" features, like personal profiles, blogs, and friends lists. Members only have to give their first name and a parent's email address. Even though most of the content is straightforward stats, analysis, and just plain fun, sometimes the sporting world's underbelly shows a more serious side (doping, racism, gambling) that requires a parent's -- not a message board's -- explanation and guidance.
What's it about?
Sports fans young and old cheer whenever they go to ESPN.com, a comprehensive sports site packed with news, stats, schedules, polls, analysis, discussion, sports-related arcade games, videos, and more.
Is it any good?
Brimming with features, the site boasts so much info for kids that many may not even feel the need to move onto the ESPN.com SportsNation message boards. Indeed, the boards seem to be relatively on-topic and clean, and there's a "report violation" option on every post if anything does appear that is against the site's stringent rules. Yet there are some hard-hitting topics like doping, racism in sports, and other politically and ethically charged discussions that less mature teens may not be ready to engage in without guidance from a parent.
Fully registered users can create a MyESPN profile to customize the site, have conversations with other users, and create a profile and blog. But this, too, has a safer privacy feature built in for the younger users or anyone who wants to keep it private.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why athletes are idolized in our culture. What do athletes do that should be praised? Criticized? On a lighter note, how can young sports fans use the information on ESPN to learn math (check out the stats), geography (team locations), or history?
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good for everyone
it is fine for anyone who can navigate a computer
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Fantastic
For teens and adults but for younger kids they do report everything that happens to sports players, inclueding drugs, killings, and some gambling, but I do think it is really great!
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most 9 and above
it is a nice sport website but it is for 9 and above can watch this
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I don't think so!
This site is very mature for young children. There are some videos for hard-hits and tackles. They sometimes has reports on issues involving drugs, drinking, and language. I would supervise your child while there on this site if they are below 10 years of age.
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