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KidsWhoRip (http://www.kidswhorip.com)

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Where X Games-loving kids show their stuff.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a social networking site for kids who love X Games-style sports -- snowboarding, kiteboarding, skateboarding, surfing, bike racing, and more. There's a bit of questionable content in the member profiles, but overall it's a positive place for kids with a common passion.

Educational value: Overall, a lot of inspiring content here for kids who love X Games-type sports. While there are no clear safety warnings for younger visitors, the videos and photos show kids wearing helmets and pads and taking healthy, athletic risks.
Positive messages: Like most social networking sites, there's some rude and nonsensical content on profiles and in comments, but the overall feeling is positive.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: No overt sexual content, but a few of the profiles feature photos of shirtless boys and some cheeky comments.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: There's an online store selling the Kids Who Rip DVD series. No other ads.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not widespread, but at least one profile has a drug reference: "Nemo Couldn't Find You Because You Were Out Getting High."
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Families can talk about why joining a social networking site based on a common interest may be more useful than one of the giant general social networking sites. Also, talk about why safety rules apply online everywhere your child goes, even if you're talking to someone who shares (or claims to share) similar interests.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

For kids who are into X Games sports, KidsWhoRip.com is a great place to meet kindred spirits, share tips and tricks, and just-plain show off. But it is a social networking site, so your family's standard rules apply here as they do to Facebook.com. Some kids are posting more on their profiles than they should (full name, for example), and some comments and photos in profiles can be inappropriate. Also, a few more safety reminders would be a welcome addition for the parents of kids who rip.

This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 
 

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