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KidsTurnCentral (http://www.kidsturncentral.com/index.htm)

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Holiday-themed crafts, games, and fun.

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Parents need to know that the content is framed by 10 ads per page, including a banner at the top and a "tip jar" (for donations to the site itself). The KidsTurnCentral forum is fine, but the way the DelphiForum product is set up it's too easy for kids to get to other places meant for adults.

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Consumerism: Loads of ads.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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The site is a good quick source of holiday-themed craft ideas, like creating an Easter bonnet and decorating a gingerbread house. There is also a monitored chat room and a discussion forum. These features use a structure provided by a third party DelphiForum. Unfortunately, it's very easy to leave the safe kid-oriented environment and stray into places meant for adults.
This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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I love Kidsturn, I think it is the best forums and chat I have ever some across, and Wendy is a great host. I don't think the commercialism is an issue, especially as we all want Kidsturn to continue to be free and available for us to all use :)
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