GirlSite.org (http://www.girlsite.org)

common sense media says

Gathering place means well, but is outdated.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this nonprofit site aimed at teen and preteen girls has gotten good marks for being one of the safest places on the Web to hang out and that's true: There's no content that parents wouldn't want their daughters to see. However, there isn't that much to do -- no games or fun quizzes, or even a place to sign up and join the "community." Also, a lot of the articles were written several years ago and seem out of date.

Educational value: Promotes learning in school and in the real world.
Positive messages: Positive messages about girls being themselves and doing good.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the values promoted by the site, like charity, volunteering, and exploring other cultures. Also, what makes a site interesting? Is it enough that the content be worthy, without flashy graphics, or are both important?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
By Internet standards, GirlSite is practically an old lady. And true to form, the site seems mired in the early days of the Web. It's clunky and graphically challenged, and worst of all, most of the information doesn't really seem to go anywhere -- either in terms of content or links. There are lots of articles filed in unconnected headings, and most of them were written several years ago and seem out-of-date. And, many of them are written by members with no credentials and no sources.

That said, the spirit of GirlSite is in the right place -- it just seems in need of an overhaul. Though the site claims to have thousands of members, it's hard to find evidence of a vibrant community here, or even a place to join up.


This review was written by Amy Weaver
 
 

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people who do bad things
i love it

Napkin
teen, 15 years old
 
OK
It isn't the coolest site, but it is appropriate. And might appeal to some people. To tell the truth, I'm not a girl.

middlenoah
kid, 13 years old
 
i am agree with napkin

tjstar
teen, 14 years old
 
sucks
This site is a really dumb site. It like has nothing to do on it except click on stuff! What's the use of it? THERE IS NO POINT IN THIS SITE!

adramaqueen10
teen, 13 years old
 
BORING
bad games, Bad Graphics, BORING BORING BORING

keeshee
teen, 16 years old
 
bad bad website
sounds...boring..it just says coming soon. and its a thoughtful idea but theres no way sex wont be brought into that website with a bunch of girls talking.

livey97
parent of 10 and 13 year old
 
? I just went on it! ANd theres no point! There nothing to do!! You go on the website, tells you to click on this logo thing, and then theres this magizen there that does nothing!!!!

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