www.fashionfantasygame.com)

common sense media says

Fashion business how-to game for teens and up.

parents & educators say

50% say there are positive messages
50% say it's educational

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although the site's "rulz" insist that no swearing, bullying, or personal information is allowed, the site isn't monitored 24-7. But moderators check in from time to time, and violations can be reported to the site. Girls can also invite friends to join and send messages to each other using the site's email system. The site requires an email address to register, and although users are supposed to be 13 or older, there's no age verification during registration. Basic membership is free, but VIP membership -- which includes access to virtual fashion shows, $30,000 in the site's virtual currency, and special virtual jewelry, hats, and handbags -- costs $30 for six months.

Educational value: The site teaches girls about owning and running a business in a fun way.

Positive messages: Not applicable.

Violence: Not applicable.

Sex: Not applicable.

Language: The site's pretty clean, but it's not constantly moderated, so swear words could slip through.

Consumerism: Ads for other Web sites are featured.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about why it's important to check with a parent before using your mom or dad's credit card to purchase something online. Why would your parents need to know what you're buying? And why could it be dangerous to give out a credit card number? Families can also discuss why some Web sites have age limits. What's the purpose of those limits? Do they work?

Is it any good?

The site's frequent use of pop-up windows is a little annoying. But the concept is clever: Give girls a taste of the business world via a fun game. And the site covers some impressive topics, including accounting (store owners track what they make and spend) and marketing, which girls are encouraged to do by buying fashion magazine ad space. Encouraging users to buy more Fashion Bucks and pay for VIP memberships that don't seem to offer many benefits is a little weird. But everyone has plenty of virtual money to keep making, selling, and buying virtual skirts, dresses, and tops, so the sales pitch can easily be ignored. And, unlike mindless dress-up games, FashionFantasyGame.com offers some learning: It's a virtual fashion-industry internship for tweens.

This review was written by Erin Brereton

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What parents & educators say

Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:

50% say there are positive messages
50% say it's educational
33% say sexual content is an issue
33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking

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Visionary
teen, 14 years old

This site is pretty cool. Its very fun and safe. Ya'll should take a look. Its good for tween s too

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It's amazing

Awsome

My fav game

Bad website

Move on

for kids to

Not as good as girl sense

bad bad bad!

Too much emphasis on body image. Not OK for tweens or younger.

For just TEENS and UP!!

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