 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
gURL
Common Sense Media says
Frank girls' site has advice, fun, and iffy stuff.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this hub for teen girls does have some valuable information (health issues) and can foster creativity (encourages poetry writing), but also has several interactive elements that might raise some eyebrows. The site monitors its message boards only "as often as we can" -- not 24 hours a day -- so questionable language and photos do slip through, although users are discouraged from posting either. Girls also ask and answer questions on frank topics like having sex in the woods; some user-posted photos show girls downing Jack Daniels or posing seductively in their underwear on a bed.
What's it about?
Packed with informative articles, interviews and more, GURL.COM is divided into six sections. Connect hosts interactive elements; Find Out features facts on topics like acne and alcohol; Play has daily horoscopes, quizzes, and a cool make-your-own game function. The Show Off section houses more than 150 teen-friendly comics, React has polls, and the Explore section neatly groups the content by topic. Membership -- required to post anything -- is free. Users can view and react to video clips from news shows and other outlets; they also can (and do) also ask other users for advice via the boards or through the site's advice column. A daily blog also covers sex topics.
Is it any good?
It may take users their entire gURLhood to try out all the sections on GURL.com, but it's worth the wait. The site's tone is spot-on -- conversational and frank -- and longer sections are broken down into easy-to-digest sections. It tackles tough, emotionally- and politically-charged topics like eating disorders, bisexuality, and abortion with a refreshing honesty, so the site isn't appropriate for very young users, but rest assured: The subject matter is presented in a nonjudgmental way without a hint of sensationalism that's perfect for teens.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about safety online. Why isn't it safe to post a suggestive photo of you or your friends online. Who sees that photo? Even if you are using a username, why might it be dangerous to have your image online? Also, what other personal stuff is taboo to share online? What is OK to post?
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Yuck!
This site is horrible, if I say so myself. A lot of topics are related to sexual topics, and a lot of that stuff. It is awful bad, and anyone can say anything! This is bad.
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perfect for any age 12+
i think this is a great website for teenage girls because it gives them the facts about their period, ther pubes, their "hair" down there and what to do with it, dating issues and family issues. its just very educational and gives you the facts on sex and everything else. i dont find it bad..
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mehhh. not too bad
its ok. if ur having problems with boys, ur body, or daily life, this is where you go. You get to ask questions and get good feedback. Also, you can look at what other girls have asked and see what they got. Its very useful and there are fun games on here too.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 17, 2011
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I like this site estpiecally the comics and they talk about what might happen later on, or what happen if I do this. It is a good site for teaching them what might happen.
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Teen Straight-Talk
It's not encouraging negative behavior. The website gives girls the facts about sex, drugs, body image, and relationships. The website is educational, it doesn't encourage you to go out and have sex with every guy you see. That's still your choice to make. Gurl just gives you the information you need to make these choices.
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older kiddies, tweens erm okay
Quite an okay site, I know there are other better sites for girls. Did discuss bout matters that parents tend to avoid but yeah it gets a little too much at times. Don't know if girls displaying photos of themselves online for all to see is a good idea. Should hae some privacy on that. Been there when I was a little younger but not so fantastic, I dunno... it maybe to some
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Go GURL :]
Yes, there are some iffy stuff on there, but it basically is a website where a girl can get some advice from other people. Not to mention to meet new people and to express herself. I've been there a lot lately, and its not bad. its actually educational because you learn about your changing body.. boys.. all the subjects a girl needs to know when she's growing up.
So i think its a go
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