 | 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. |
KidzWorld
Common Sense Media says
Monitored social network has some iffy profiles.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this social networking site provides many opportunities for tweens and teens to communicate with people they don't know (chat room, message board, and email capabilities), and lets people post comments about other people's profiles or uploads. However, the chat room is open only during certain hours and is always monitored during those hours, and the site lists a strict set of rules for chat behavior. Other content posted is reviewed before it appears on the site, and members can opt out of receiving emails if a parent objects to it.
What's it about?
KIDZWORLD.COM is basically an online social network where kids can communicate in a presumably safe environment. (The privacy policy pledges the utmost safety and protection of personal information, and there are strict chat rules.) After the free registration process -- during which parents are notified of the child's intent to join -- kids can create a profile, chat, post messages to other members, send emails or e-cards, post articles or personal writings, upload photos or videos, play games, and enter contests. They can also read news and reviews, blogs, an advice column (to which they can also post a question), and short articles about health, personal style, and project ideas.
Is it any good?
There's so much to look at on this busy, buzzing site that it feels a bit overwhelming right from the start -- and although the site's moderators seem to go to great lengths to ensure privacy and safety, it's no guarantee that certain comments or behavior won't be offensive or objectionable to certain kids -- or parents.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about online communities and the safety issues involved when you participate in them. What information did you include in your profile? Did you make sure not to include any personal information? Are you aware of the rules for the chat room? Do most of the users seem to stick to those rules?
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it is soooooooooooooo Fun!
it is a really cool web stite I am 9 but it is a really good web stite go and see for your self!
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Great for Tweens and Kids
Kidzworld includes the following safety precautions:
• Fully moderated chat room.
• Content fully moderated by a skilled team of moderators.
• All areas of the site where users can potentially interact with each other are subject to moderation.
Personal Information:
Kidzworld does not disclose users’ personal information to anyone for any reason. Parents or guardians can review their kids’ personal information once we receive verifiable identification.
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Just for 13years to 17 years only!!
I think it should be for kids 13 years and older because its for teens but it wud stop at 17 years beacuse 18 and older is to old
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With restrictions, is fun.
I am thirteen years old, and I think this is a good website for 10+. There is a moderated chat room only up for certain hours, and most of the moderators and friendly and will block somebody for misbehaving. The boards are USUALLY okay, with the exception of some misbehaving kids, but moderators will probably eventually fix them. You can learn a lot from the Brain Candy section and take both personality and general knowledge quizzes, so it's not ALL bad.
Overall I would say as long as you don't add strangers and are careful with your information, this site can be fun.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 11, 2011
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Ten and Up!
A lot of sex and puberty advice.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 23, 2010
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bad but ok?
people ask for bf/gf but they don't even know the person! people say bad things on here but i don't care!!!!
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| Genre: | Social Networking |
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