 | 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. |
KidsCom
Common Sense Media says
Eco-centric virtual world has safe games and chat.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this eco-focused virtual world for kids has educational games and pre-approved chat words and phrases. There isn't any advertising on the site, but a shopping link takes kids to an area where they can earn "Kids Kash" points to upgrade their site membership. It's possible to play all the games without spending any money, but paid members have access to more features. The site promotes Internet safety for kids and has a parents section with message boards.
What's it about?
On KIDSCOM.COM, kids explore the virtual world of Sarillion to learn about saving the planet. They can go on missions to help the Idea Seekers characters defend the universe from the Darkness and his evil henchmen, the Clouds of Chaos, each of whom represents a vice like greed, laziness, or jealousy. Kids can also take care of a virtual "Plant Baby" and play a bunch of games, not all of which are focused on the environment. In one, for example, Idea Seekers Kimma and Tra have to prevent one of the Clouds from causing trouble at the mall.
Is it any good?
The site has a fair amount to keep kids occupied without having to spend money, and although there's a link to a shopping area, it's not the site's main focus. Many of the games are educational and promote good values. Even the mall game is one in which the main goal isn't shopping but stopping a thief.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about ways they can help save the planet. What ideas from this virtual world could be practiced here on Earth? Why is it important for kids to get involved in things like recycling, using less energy, and saving water? Like many sites, this one has social networking features. How can these be used in ways that don't cause hurt feelings? If someone on a site wants to chat with you, but you don't want to chat back, what do you do?
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Kid, 12 years old
October 25, 2010
AGE
wow 101010
i love boys i am not guy
ok chid
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AGE
Jank
I hate this website. Children date and 'do it', and curse. It is unsuccessful and boring. I think this website sucks.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 21, 2011
AGE
No.1 in the most horrible virtual worlds list
I hate it!Even though it's all about nature users don't talk about that!In the restaurant two boys fighting over a girl?!Saying"CUT _____'S HEAD!","KICK _______!","PUNCH_______!"And a big circle of users would gather around them and stop the fight!But before that happened they just met in the restaurant and ask her to be their date.And this started!Also,another user in the beach teased a user that she has black poop!And he said he made that message to make himself look cool!I made friends with another user.But she also comments"Anyone single come here to me!"Dates and dates everywhere!One boy user even asked me to be his girlfriend!But I just commented,"Sorry,I'm too young for you."And then also a girl user and I were chatting.Then suddenly she said that I'm a weirdo!And I was trying to tease the user who was bullying the girl user(the user being teased by saying she has black poop)I said,"Haha,black poop guy's gone now!"But another user said,"Leave her alone!"It was horrible I never want to go into this site again.Unless AllGirlArcade somebody said I was a copycat of her outfit.But just that.Others can be nice in KidsCom though.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 7, 2011
AGE
I think it would be fun for littler kids, but watch out for the messaging.
Well, I made an account and I got bored of it within 2 mins. When I was on there, you could type stuff like "butt" and other things not too bad but could hurt little kids feelings. I guess it would be pretty educational if you play educational games on there. I would say it's boring for me, but I'm 11. For 7+ ages I would reccomend. Littler kids than those ages, would probably get offended or sad about the rude messaging that a smaller sibling, or friend might be worried about. If your 5, 6, or even 7, I think go on KidsCom* with a parent/gardian so they can supervise you (your kid).
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Kid, 11 years old
April 7, 2012
AGE
NOT FOR KIDS!
I played kids com for about a week before I got way too uncofortable. First it seemed alright but I noticed dating was going on. I was 8 so I went to see how it felt. I did what everyone else did, said I was avalible. So this guy said he liked me, though we all looked the same. We went to a room and he asked if I wanted to "do it". Then he came up to me and said nasty things like "oh baby". I did not say anything back so he "broke up" with me. I never went on sense.
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