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    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Artsy site empowers girls to critique media messages.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Encourages girls to think critically about media messages.

  • Messages:

    Empowers girls to be themselves and offers excellent messages about self-esteem and individuality.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    One use of the word "sucks" -- nothing stronger.

  • Consumerism:

    No ads -- except the ones being analyzed. Curricula and other materials are sold on the site, but the proceeds are used to fund Project Girl.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Project Girl

Parents need to know that this site is the online presence of a nonprofit arts initiative that teaches preteen and young teen girls about media literacy. Some racy ads are included in order to analyze their marketing concepts ("violence is sexy," "little girls are sexy"). Parents might want to explore this site with their daughters because there are a lot of important -- and often nuanced -- concepts to discuss.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the girl-generated art, poetry, and other creations that are featured on this site. What message did you get from the "Meet the Girl" animation? What did you think about the girls' "Advice to the World"? Families might want to collaborate on some of the site's activities, like analyzing magazine ads or creating body tracings. Also read our Girls and Body Image Tips.
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