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Kid-centric news site delivers the facts fairly.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site is run by the folks at Thirteen/WNET NY (a public television station in New York City), and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It delivers fair, balanced news stories on topics from weather and arts to technology and sports in a format parents will find safe for their kids and kids will find entertaining.

Educational value: Gets kids interested in the world around them.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: The war in Iraq is covered but there is no gratuitous violence.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about world events and current affairs. Why are people fighting in Iraq? How do weather patterns affect different parts of the world? What are your favorite sports stars up to? What national news story is the most interesting to you and why?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The site, though kid-friendly, doesn't shy away from hard-hitting stories. It covered the detaining of British sailors in Iran and how food ads target young kids. What's more, kids can learn how to find and file their own news stories. They can use a tutorial to write their own piece (and possibly have it be featured on the site) or "get the scoop" by going through an interactive investigative scenario.

One thing this site is missing is it's ability to retain users. It would be great to see community boards where kids could discuss current events with other kids, or quizzes to test their news knowledge.

This review was written by Lucy Maher
 
 

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