www.kidzbop.com)

common sense media says

Video site has social networking, lots of ads.

parents & educators say

27% say there are positive messages
27% say it's educational

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."

Educational value: Meant to entertain rather than educate.

Positive messages: Kidz Bop aims to promote safe social networking, as well as to entertain and empower kids to express themselves through age-appropriate pop music.

Violence: Not applicable.

Sex: Some users describe themselves as "sexy" and post content with "sexy" poses and dancing.

Language: Videos must be approved by moderators before they're posted, and the site uses filtering software for text. The language is mostly clean, but there are a few instances of "bitch."

Consumerism: There are ads everywhere (including one before each video) and a shop that sells Kidz Bop music and related merchandise.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

Privacy & safety: For kids under 13, the site does a good job of keeping parents in the loop -- they're notified by email when kids submit content, receive friend requests, and more. Kids and parents can also delete content they've posted at any time.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

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?

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.

This review was written by Susan Yudt

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What parents & educators say

Based on 11 parent & educator reviews:

27% say there are positive messages
27% say it's educational
27% say they noticed product placement

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kid, 10 years old

Uh... it's pretty good and that. It's good.

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