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GirlsCanDo (http://www.girlscando.com)

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Safe girl power site needs more punch.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this Web portal for girls has a ton of information to help tweens and teens safely pursue their passions without the interactive aspect of many sites today. There are links to Amazon in several sections that mention books and movies. And, although the founders say they try to confirm every link is to a safe, legitimate site, they do link to many external sites which, in return, link to other sites.

Educational value: Girls learn about a variety of subjects from the arts to outdoor adventures.
Positive messages: Girl empowerment is the site's goal.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Frequent links to Amazon allow users to buy movies and books mentioned.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about the importance of self-empowerment, motivating yourself to try new things, make smart decisions and take care of yourself. What are some things you can do to boost your self-esteem? What makes a girl "strong"? What's one thing that you want to try?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Some of the content is good, such as the excellent interview with the founder of Teach for America. Some -- like the review of a 10-year-old Sarah McLachlan album, listed as her latest -- is not. Overall, GirlsCanDo.com is text-heavy and variety-light. Multimedia is nonexistent. Articles are lengthy and have few photos; long lists of books consume most sections. Its heart is in the right place, but GirlsCanDo.com is capable of doing much more.
This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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forrest25
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IT ROCKS IT ROCKS
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Boring, Lost 1,000 brain cells
Itc's ok if your girls are trying to be all mature I guess. If you want to punish a boy though I'd make him read enery single word and he wouldn't talk for days! But you might hear him screem in the night becase he's seen to much girly stuff! Best for ages 15+.
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