Haring Kids (http://www.haringkids.com/)
common sense media says
Fun activities let kids interact with artist's bold images.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this interactive and educational Web site is a colorful and creative place for kids to learn more about the iconic artist Keith Haring, who was devoted to children. Colorful art covers every page of the site, and visitors are encouraged to interact with the pages and the art through activities, storytelling, and games. A simply written, kid-friendly biography of the late artist (who died of AIDS in 1990) details his life, his rise to fame, and the many charitable acts he performed as an artist.
Educational value:
Teachers and parents can visit the Lesson Plans section which contains a database of Haring-related plans searchable by grade, curriculum, subject and more.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
There is no advertising on this site, nor is there an overt message about available Haring products (books, greeting cards, etc.). The address of the Keith Haring Pop Shop is available in the parent/teacher section of the site in case a school or a household wishes to buy Haring materials, but it’s not a clickable link.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety:
The Keith Haring Foundation is devoted to protecting the privacy of their young visitors. No information is collected, and the only time they utilize email addresses is when they are voluntarily sent with art or story submissions -- and they are only used to contact kids, parents or teachers if there are questions about their submitted work.
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hamstergurl09
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
An Excellent Way To Expose Children to Keith Haring Artwork
I was exposed to Keith Haring's artwork at the tender age of 6. My mother had a book of his art which I would look through over and over and over again. I still do now, only now I actually read the words and not just look at the pictures. This book may have not been the best way to show Keith Haring's work to me, though, because there were illustrations of male genitalia and I was a six year old girl. This website was specially designed for kids, so none of Keith Haring's "inappropriate" art is displayed. The content is cute and fun. It inspires kids to use their imagination. Keith Haring loved children, and I'm sure he would've found this website to be perfect if he were alive today.
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ChattiGrl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
It's okay...
I think it is okay. The reason? It has kind of childish games like hangman, and I want fun and exciting games, like car chasing and stuff. I saw the e-cards, and they don't really make sense to me.
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414lat
adult
adult
Know your child
I think the interactive art is great for kids. And the evidence of Haring's commitment to children and how he turned his life around after drugs is uplifting. But I feel that someone's sexual preferences one way or the other is an adult agenda and shouldn't be on a children's website.
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