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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Ecology-themed virtual world makes it fun to go green.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The site's emphasis on environmental issues teaches kids to be responsible stewards of the environment.

  • Messages:

    The site features information and tips about how to live a greener life.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A few of the site's comedy videos show people getting tripped or injured.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    If users try to chat using a word like "dammit," the site immediately replaces the word with asterisks.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Green

Parents need to know that this ecology-themed virtual world was created by the company behind Web sites like Citysearch, Ask.com, and Evite. Kids must submit a parent's email address during registration. You'll get an email with your child's username and password and a link to activate the account. Registration is free, although there's a chance the site could move to a subscription-based model.

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  • Families can talk about going green. Is your family doing everything it can to help save precious environmental resources? Is there anything you learned from the Web site that you could use in daily life that would help protect the environment? Also, why would a Web site give your parents access to your account so they can see who you're talking to. What would your parents look for? What concerns might they have?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    fantasticgirl
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate

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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
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    as of 8-13-09 website is not functioning redirects to searchportal.information.com

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