 | 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. |
It's My Life
Common Sense Media says
Solid tween advice site talks about everything.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that topics on this wonderful advice and information site include alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and celebrity drug abuse as well as issues related to puberty and dating. There's a lot of helpful information and advice for tweens and teens about school, friends, family, emotions, and money. Every game teaches kids about something from saving money to handling a tough friend. There's no advertising on the site.
What's it about?
IT'S MY LIFE is divided into clear categories that have articles on tween-related topics plus relevant games, suggestions for offline activities, videos, and information on where to get help.The "Body" section is mostly about puberty, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse. "Emotions" offers articles on dealing with death, depression, and anger. The "Advice" area features all kinds of questions, from dating to health. The "Dating" ones focus on kissing and flirting and crushes and go no further. Questions are answered by both teen mentors and qualified adult experts. If you click on the "Celebs" tab, you'll see brief interviews where celebrities reveal their thoughts about growing up and what they had to go through when they were kids. There are also videos where kids discuss all kinds of topics.
Is it any good?
Hosted by PBS, It's My Life is the place to go to get straight-up advice and information that tweens are looking for. Some of the games are a little preachy but others are super, such as challenging kids to get around school without being late for class. (Keep an eye out for bullies and avoid the spot where the guy just barfed.)
What families can talk about
Families can talk about some of the topics raised on the site. Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend? Why or why not? What would you do if you had a million dollars? What was your most embarrassing moment at school? If you could be any other age, what would it be?
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A great site for kids of all ages to get information on subjects like school, friends, health, and more!
I've always liked this website. It's one of the safest and most informative kids' and teens' websites out there, yet it's not preachy or babyish.
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Good advice site for preteens
This site is similar to KidsHealth; it talks stuff like puberty, feelings, etc. There are even eductaional games on there. It's good and pretty safe, except on the "You Said It" section (where people post their opionon on stuff) might have some negative posts, but usually they don't and IML will make a post to tell people to watch what they say and they'll get rid of the negative posts. But it's a very safe site
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This site is a great way to learn about issues like money management, and going into middle school.
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THE best
This is the best website online ever!
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just perfect
i love it i think its really neat and not to bad for a 10 year old or like a 15 year old like me
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This site is cool. It is like Kidshealth, but theres more stuff on there. I like it a lot
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Yes and No...
I go on the games at that site, and THERE IS NO LANGUAGE FILTER in the story strips. Children are free to put anything. Its a good website overall, just make sure your perverted children dont go to the puberty section...
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