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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    One smart teen created this homework helper.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Vast amount of resources for all kinds of homework help.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    There are some links to anatomy sites, but they're all educational.
  • Language:

    You can find out how to swear in Spanish if you look hard enough.
  • Consumerism:

    Banner ad at top of pages links to Discovery Channel Store and other channel-related links. Pop-up ad for Cosmeo (Discovery's subscription-based homework helper).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper was written by Dana Cotter

Parents need to know that although this homework hub is managed by a 17-year-old boy (and his dad), it's wise beyond its years. The Discovery Channel teamed up with BJ Pinchbeck to offer only kid-appropriate organized links to educational resources ("English" takes you to authors, grammar lessons, and quotations, for example), so parents don't need to worry when their kid is taken off the site. There's an ad slot for other Discovery Channel sites and their store, and one for a subscription-based homework aid ($9.95/month).

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What’s the Story?

BJ Pinchbeck's homework help is on the way! Finding information about any subject -- from algebra to the history of DNA -- is easy. Where content is clearly organized by subject areas (including recess, reference, and search engines), subcategories give you more direction and link to the best resources on the Web. Most importantly, if you can't find information on the subject you're looking for, it'll be clear in minutes and you can move on. Or, you can email BJ with suggestions of missing resources.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Best all around site

    BJ provides a thorough list of links on a vast array of topics that are useful from grade school through adult. A nice place to start for any question.

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