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In the Fab Lane
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Safe, positive tween site doles out advice -- and ads.
On this site kids can: buy stuff, connect with like-minded kids, enter contests, find support, meet people
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9–10
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What Parents Need to Know
About In the Fab Lane
Parents need to know that this tween lifestyle magazine combines celeb gossip, fashion advice, and social networking in a seemingly safe package. But although the site is free, much of the content is actually advertising in the disguise of editorial. And while users are in control of content they receive from other members, users are unrestricted in what they are able to write on their profile page.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how to recognize advertising. On this Web site, it's really hard to tell what's an ad and what's not. What are some clues that Web content is advertising? Why do you think companies don't come right out and say when they are trying to sell you something?
- On this site you can make friends by searching members by their interests. Do you think this is a good way to make friends? Are the friends you meet online as close to you as the friends you talk to offline?
- Families can talk about tween issues. Do Web sites, like this help you through some of your issues or concerns relating to your body and self esteem? Would you prefer to talk to someone close about your problems or is it safer and less embarrassing to read advice online?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- User content isn't age appropriate
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
I LOVE this site is awesome for 9 + users! It teaches u how to be confident and not in that way. I have an account and i chat with my friends when i can and my neighbor has one too! If ur child is homeschooled or in public school, this is the perfect site for them. U won't get bullied, the safety is really good!! Some adult language is used, but it's a very low worry.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Safety is an issue
- My highlights are:
- User content is age appropriate
perfect for tweens 8 and over
I am going to try this site out
I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Thank you for the review! I would just like to say that InTheFABLane's editorial content is actually editorial, not advertising in disguise. FAB does not get paid by any of the companies on the site, not for the books, the vendor spotlight or anything else we happen to mention. We have made no advertising revenue. We honestly just think a lot of this stuff is cool and wish to pass it along whether it's a cool dress or a great book. We strive daily to make the site a little more educational and a little more safe every day so thank you!!
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