KidzWorld (http://kidzworld.com)

common sense media says

Monitored social network has some iffy profiles.


parents & educators say
  • 60% say it's educational
  • 40% say sexual content is an issue

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.

Educational value: Very little apart from the "Brain Candy" section, which seems inadequate in proportion to all the other stuff on the site.
Positive messages: Kids may learn proper online community etiquette if they stick with the site's rules for the chat room and message boards. Any offensive comments that may lead kids to think certain negative behavior is OK seem to get censored before they reach the site.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some iffy and potentially offensive content in the personal profiles and messages posted -- examples include a photo of two girls about to kiss, or comments about a person's sexual appeal ("I want to kiss kiss him," "I would be all over his @$$").
Language: Mild curse words such as "ass" and "damn" are often seen in users' comments and vaguely camouflaged as "@$$" and "d@m." That aside, the language and spelling skills of many tweens and teens who frequent these online communities are generally atrocious -- parents need to decide whether they want their child exposed to that.
Consumerism: The site has quite a few ads -- for video games, toys, products, and contests, in particular. Lots of flashy, animated banners.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
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?

Is it any good?

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.

This review was written by Larisa Wiseman
 
 

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What parents & educators say

10
Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
  • 60% say it's educational
  • 40% say sexual content is an issue
  • 40% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

 
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.

13Jazz
kid, 13 years old
 
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!

sexii bish01
teen, 14 years old
 
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

Smoothie971
teen, 14 years old
 
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.

Super_Mom101
parent of 11 , 12 , 14 , and 17 year old
 
Love it

Sillver
kid, 13 years old
 
iffy for tweens
I don't really like this site. Its fun to socialize with people on here, but the people have to much freedom without proper moderation. They can cuss and not get in trouble for it, and they talk about puberty and stuff on there, sometimes evens sex. Its gross.

barryisblessed
teen, 15 years old
 

ForeverEJ
kid, 12 years old
 
Nobody Under 11
This website gives you advice columns, game reviews, blogs, and profiles. It is perfect in every way with its user content. However, their is too much talk about s** and other inappropriate stuff on older kid's profiles. The content written by the website is actually very helpful and sends tons of positive messages. They do need to allow users to customize their safety choices a little bit more and maybe parent profiles might limit the inappropriate content down to a minimum. The name should probably be changed to Teenz World.

RootbeerGirl
kid, 11 years old
 
Ten and Up!
A lot of sex and puberty advice.

Da Nerd
parent of and 3 , 9 , 12 year old
 
Great! Perfect for 10,11,12,13

Hayley Howell
kid, 11 years old
 
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!!!!

geegirl
teen, 14 years old
 
For tweens and teens!
They have a chat room but it is only open certain hours and it it monitored by an adult. If you type something innapropriate then it wont allow you to send it.

trickster123
kid, 12 years old
 
a little confusing,but good
i like this site,but the parental permission email is hard to accept beacause my account keeps saying i need to send it other than that ,the ads are roll over ones BUT I LIKE THE SITE and hope you to

 
My kid sister loves this site
she has been using Kidzworld for three years. The best part of the site is the safety because they monitor everything the kids do. So there is no swearing, no personal information is given out, no bullying. The Brain Candy section has been the source for her last two Science projects. I don't worry about the odd light swear word that may sneak past the moderator. You ever been in a school yard? Dont' be naive, your kid knows them all and probably uses them when you are not around. At the very least this is a really safe place to have fun. How could they do it without ads. Again, don't be naive! It is part of life

undergurl
kid, 12 years old
 
THis is a great site if you love to click ads out of yoru way. To just see a blog I had to click 2 ads out of my way and there si still a legonijao at the bottom.

Unique1998
parent of 12 year old
 
Anything positive i have no problem allowing my daughter to do it positive and safety are my concerns.THx

jpixiet908
kid, 13 years old
 
Not so safe for tweens...
Kidzworld? More like teenzworld! I swear, people just act as if it's Myspace or something. Everyone's always looking for a bf/gf. I mean where's the safety, positivity? It does not sound monitored!

tvzillia
kid, 12 years old
 
GOOD FOR KIDS WHO ARE TOO YOUNG TO DO FACEBOOK
i have been on kidzworld snice december 2010 and it's not as bad as common sense says. sure, sexual beavor is a little bit inapporiate and a tiny bit of 2nd page ads, but i think every kid in the world should have one.

Suzu
teen, 15 years old
 
As a 15 year old KW user, I think...
Kidzworld is a fun, safe place for kids to talk and make friends with other kids. The few restrictions and rules are clear and designed to keep the kids safe. Responsible adults moderate the boards and chat room. Chat is only open during certain hours and a moderator is watching the whole time. Pictures must also be approved before other users can see them. No e-dating is allowed ever. For extra help, Kidzworld also gives helpful, mature users the status Jr. Mod. They can lock boards inappropriate board topics, and help out a lot around the site. Any user can report inappropriate content to the mods or admins. On the fun side of the spectrum, it's a great way for kids and teens to make friends and learn about social networking. There are a lot of nice people to be found, and the boards offer interesting or just fun random discussions. The occasional quiz is interesting and the customizable profiles (also moderated) are fun to tweak. I'm not saying it's all kittens and rainbows. Yes, there is some information and discussion on puberty, but the boards where this usally takes place (Boy's Only/Girls Only) can't be accessed until users reach a certain age. Still, as we all know everyone has different standards, and content that some people may find offensive can sometimes be found. For users, say, about 10 or older, it's mostly all okay. For users under that age, it really depends on the child and what parents personally find offensive. With proper supervision from an adult, this really shouldn't be an issue. Kidzworld is very safe, but they can't censor everything. I repeat, as long as kids are supervised, all should still be well. I would highly recommend this site. It's a lot of fun, and there are awesome people to meet. I've never had problems, and the mods and admins work hard (and succeed) to keep things safe.

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