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Kids Are Heroes (http://www.kidsareheroes.org/index.html)

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Grassroots site honoring kid volunteers is sparse but sweet.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a fledgling site that could be the start of something big. Created in 2008 by a nine-year-old girl and her dad, this site highlights kids who are using their lives to better their little corner of the planet -- or even the entire world. With a little more time and publicity, this site could be a major force for good in youth volunteerism.

Educational value: The stories about what each kid hero has done to make a difference in the world are truly inspiring. Other kids can learn a lot about the many ways to help others and how a little creativity can go a long way, once you're motivated by concern for a cause.
Positive messages: Kids see the cool and unique volunteer projects that other kids are doing, and get inspired to get involved, too. There's also a message board feature so kids who read heroes' stories can leave encouraging messages and positive feedback.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: One portion of the site is dedicated to the logos for and  information about the businesses who support this site and related projects. There's also a section that kids (with parents' help) can directly donate to this and other youth-driven volunteer projects.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about each of these hero-kids' stories. There is a treasure trove of positive examples here of kids feeling inspired by a cause and going for it. What is your kid inspired to do? What issue or cause really weighs heavy on their heart? If it's one of the causes already listed here, connect with the kid-hero and ask how your family can help.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
It's worth a trip to this site just to read the stories about each hero's volunteer efforts. And if you're a parent or teacher and have a hero-kid to nominate for some positive recognition, this is the place to go. Otherwise, there's currently little else of substance here. Site creators admit they're working on a shoestring and need more funding to ramp up their worthwhile efforts. If Kids Are Heroes added some more general how-to info about how kids can start their own volunteer efforts, more links to kid-friendly volunteer sites, and perhaps better technology for the message boards, it could become a stellar site.
This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 
 

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