 | 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. |
Kidz Bop
Common Sense Media says
Video site has social networking, lots of ads.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site helps protect kids' privacy by prescreening videos and photos before they're published to make sure they don't contain personal information or inappropriate content. Therefore, most of the site is pretty tame, but there are a few photos and videos that might raise eyebrows -- mainly ones of kids or preteens describing themselves as "sexy" or posing or dancing in a "sexy" way. Occasionally there are language issues in the videos, with words like "bitch."
What kids can learn
Kids can learn some light video production skills on this entertainment website, which features video sharing, social networking, and games. Instructions direct kids to create and upload videos, giving them a creative outlet for sharing their talents. Kids design a CD cover in one game, for example. Potential to help kids produce high-quality videos could get lost under heavy-handed marketing and lackluster videos.
Skills
- Collaboration
- Communicationpresenting, speaking
- Creativityproducing new content
- Emotional Development
- Health & Fitness
- Responsibility & Ethics
- Self-Direction
- Tech Skillsdigital creation
- Thinking & Reasoning
What's it about?
Kids can post videos of themselves singing, playing music, dancing, doing art projects, or just goofing around. Other users can rate their videos and post comments. There's a section of kid-created fan pages on topics ranging from puppies to the Green Bay Packers. The site maintains its own fan pages that promote popular books, established artists, and other people and products. Kids can also play games, enter contests -- and buy lots of stuff.
Is it any good?
Love it or hate it, the KIDZ BOP franchise is here to stay, with no small thanks to its website. In addition to hawking its musical wares, the site gives aspiring entertainers a chance to show their stuff -- with mixed results. Some young singers have talent, but most of the videos are more silly than soulful. The abundance of ads can get annoying, especially when users have to watch the same ad before every kid-created video they view. Since posting videos and photos online can be an iffy prospect, parents will appreciate the site's efforts to keep them in the loop when kids submit content.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why posting videos online could be problematic. Would you feel uncomfortable knowing that millions of people are watching you and judging your performance? Would you feel hurt if users rated your video negatively? Parents can also relate this to a conversation about celebrities and the pros and cons of public exposure.
Families can also talk about videos that feature kids who say they are "sexy." Is sexiness appropriate for kids that age?
What kids can learn
Kids can learn some light video production skills on this entertainment website, which features video sharing, social networking, and games. Instructions direct kids to create and upload videos, giving them a creative outlet for sharing their talents. Kids design a CD cover in one game, for example. Potential to help kids produce high-quality videos could get lost under heavy-handed marketing and lackluster videos.
Subjects
- Arts: dance, film, music
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- Language & Reading:
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- Social Studies:
Skills
- Collaboration:
- Communication: presenting, speaking
- Creativity: producing new content
- Emotional Development:
- Health & Fitness:
- Responsibility & Ethics:
- Self-Direction:
- Tech Skills: digital creation
- Thinking & Reasoning:
How kids will learn
Kids can get a bit of hands-on experience making and uploading videos. A section called Make My Video Rock offers guidelines for making a great video, from brainstorming ideas to assembling props to tips on lighting. This information is somewhat useful and presented clearly, but it's easy to miss; a lot of the site's real estate is dedicated to ad space or promoting Kidz Bop products or popular artists. As a result, genuine learning takes a backseat to fluffier content.
How parents can help
- Try out the tips in the Make My Video Rock guidelines to see how changes in lighting, sound, and camera angles create different results.
- Work with kids to make a how-to video -- such as how to play a guitar chord or decorate a cake -- to share with family members or friends.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 23, 2010
AGE
Uh... it's pretty good and that. It's good.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 3, 2010
AGE
Kinda boring
Well, my username on Kidz Bop is LemonYo.
There are some questionable "date me" videos.
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AGE
This is a mockery of music just like rap let your kids listen to good music not this
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Kid, 9 years old
June 23, 2010
AGE
The sophia
I love it
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Kid, 9 years old
May 27, 2011
AGE
awesome
this site is awesome so better than noggin right!
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Kid, 9 years old
January 1, 2011
AGE
friends
This is my first time on kids bop.if anyone wants to be my friend?
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big time rush
big time rush is rock hop and a = rmb
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| Genre: | Music |
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