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PACER Center's Teens Against Bullying

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Smart multimedia site combats teen bullying.

On this site kids can:   express themselves, help a cause, learn responsible online behavior, play games, read stories, watch videos

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.

  • User-created content:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    The site is filled with good advice that encourages teens to respect each other. There's insight into the psychology of bullies, victims, and bystanders, helping teens understand why people feel and act the way they do. The site also adeptly addresses the issue of "difference," with a focus on people with disabilities.

     

     

 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    One of videos shows a girl spreading rumors about a classmate's "slutty" behavior.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    Teens can email their stories about bullying to the site; otherwise, there's no place to input information.

  • Online interaction:

    Not an issue.

  • Parental controls:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About PACER Center's Teens Against Bullying

Parents need to know that this nonprofit initiative was designed by the PACER Center -- an advocacy organization for young people with disabilities -- to teach teens how to identify and deal with bullying. There's plenty of solid advice, and it's repeated in a variety of ways -- videos, stories, quizzes, and more -- smartly catering to teens with different learning styles. Nothing on the site is inappropriate, but parents should be aware that some of the content might trigger upset feelings in teens who've been bullied. Demi Lovato is the site's spokesperson.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cyberbullying and check out the site's Bullying Unplugged section (under Respond). Why would teens who don't bully in "real life" send nasty texts or IMs, or post hurtful things on social networking sites? Have you ever experienced this -- or initiated it -- or do you know someone who has?

  • Families can talk about the Person First section on the site (under Respond), which discusses how to treat people with disabilities in a respectful manner. How are teens with disabilities treated at your school? Why are people who are "different" so often targeted by bullies? What kinds of representations of teens with disabilities do you see on TV and in other media?

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