 | 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. |
MyePets
Common Sense Media says
A fun, safe place for kids and their virtual pets.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a safe place where kids can explore a virtual world as they learn a little bit about the responsibilities of caring for a pet. Parents can also adjust any communication settings for kids under 13. A No Text option is also available, allowing parents to completely block any communications from other members. In any communications, kids are identified by their e-Pet's name, not their own, and no personal information is displayed.
What's it about?
After buying a MyePets stuffed animal and registering it (which requires adult permission) on the site using the toy's secret code, kids can interact with their e-Pet -- an adorable animated representation of the stuffed animal they purchased -- and explore the critter's virtual world. Along with a pet salon, a pet diner, and a flea market, there's also an arcade featuring kid-friendly games; playing games allows pet owners to accumulate credits that are used to "purchase" meals or other items for the pet or stuff for their house. Members can chat with their e-Pet via a set of predefined questions, which the pet will answer, helping the owner determine the animal's needs. There's also a Safe Chat area where members can communicate with each other, and a post office where members can send e-cards.
Is it any good?
Cute and colorful, the virtual world of MyePets.com is a great way to introduce kids to the joys of pet ownership. While not exactly educational, this environment is tons of fun for grade-schoolers and relatively harmless. And if your kid has been begging you for a real pet, the site may even provide a good test run to see whether he or she is ready for the responsibilities.
Online interaction: The site offers a Safe Chat environment where members can communicate
with other e-Pet owners; it includes a "bad word filter" and requires
parental approval. Messages can be composed using only "canned"
text (kids choose pieces of predefined text). Kids can flag other members for inappropriate behavior.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about online worlds and follow our tips for managing these immersive environments.
Discuss proper Internet safety for little kids.
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myepets
it is a awesome website fore kids and i love it
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ai don't onder esten
my animal is beatiful and small is the frog candy candy
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I love it you can do any thing on this website
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Great sire for younger children
I think this site is great because my 4 year old can play on it. Most virtual pets are designed for older children and toddlers are kind of left out. My sone got his e-pet when he was 3 and is able to navigate taking care of his pet and play the games.My older daughter has an e-pet also, but grew out of it by age 7.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 22, 2009
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i cried when boo left
sick hurt
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I LOVE MYE-PETS*
i love it and my mom loves too keep me safe while iam on it
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| Genre: | Virtual Worlds |
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