 | 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. |
WeeWorld
Common Sense Media says
Site offers interaction and games--but is light on learning
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that if kids are under 13, they need a parent's permission to register; but all kids need to do is enter an email address and check a box to indicate that a parent says it's OK. If you're involved with the registration, you'll be able to make your child's virtual room private and restrict who can see when your child is online.
What kids can learn
Kids can learn about cost and time management in job-related activities; they'll also use basic math to estimate hiring expenses. However, although WeeWorld says it's somewhere kids learn as they play, most activities don't come with a clear lesson. Some games mention math -- but don't illustrate or explain the concepts involved. Bullying and social cause-based message boards also don't offer much info; posts come from users and tend to focus on opinions. If WeeWorld truly wants to include education in the mix, adding background on forum topics and stronger game elements, like balancing a budget, would make the site a stronger resource.
Subjects
- Language & Readingdiscussion, writing
- Mathestimation, subtraction
- Science
- Social Studies
- Arts
- Hobbies
Skills
- Thinking & Reasoning
- Creativity
- Self-Directioninitiative, time management
- Emotional Development
- Communicationconveying messages effectively, friendship building
- Collaboration
- Responsibility & Ethics
- Tech Skills
- Health & Fitness
What's it about?
Users can visit WeeWorld for free -- or pay for a VIP subscription with no banner ads. Gold points, used to buy avatar and other gear, can be purchased via credit card or phone or earned by completing site activities. Kids can also chat, play shooting and other games, post to more than 15 forums, and learn about money management by running a business or working for other users. To encourage participation, WeeWorld offers virtual trophies; certain active users are chosen to be WeeWorld ambassadors and are rewarded with a special icon.
Is it any good?
Kids can create an avatar, chat, and play games in WEEWORLD, where most of the fun revolves around socializing with other users. Luckily, the chat filters are fairly solid, and messages with references to phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or swears get blocked. However, if kids say they're over 13 when they register, they'll be able to access the site's message boards, covering topics from celebrities to causes and politics. Most forums are clean, but a few contain some iffy references--and one is dedicated to introducing users 25 and up. The most educational activities involve math-related games and challenges to run a business or accept work from other users, which can help teach kids how to manage time and money. However, to move to another level (and do a different kind of job), you may need to complete the same type of task multiple times--which can get a little boring.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about what kind of information you should never share when chatting with someone you don't know -- even if they can't see your real name. What things might reveal where you live or other personal information? How can you chat with other users without getting personal?
If someone you meet online wants to be your friend, should you say yes? Or should you only friend people online whom you already know?
What if someone in a chat room is saying things that make you uncomfortable? Should you tell them to stop, shut off your computer, or go tell a parent?
What kids can learn
Kids can learn about cost and time management in job-related activities; they'll also use basic math to estimate hiring expenses. However, although WeeWorld says it's somewhere kids learn as they play, most activities don't come with a clear lesson. Some games mention math -- but don't illustrate or explain the concepts involved. Bullying and social cause-based message boards also don't offer much info; posts come from users and tend to focus on opinions. If WeeWorld truly wants to include education in the mix, adding background on forum topics and stronger game elements, like balancing a budget, would make the site a stronger resource.
Subjects
- Language & Reading: discussion, writing
- Math: estimation, subtraction
- Science:
- Social Studies:
- Arts:
- Hobbies:
Skills
- Thinking & Reasoning:
- Creativity:
- Self-Direction: initiative, time management
- Emotional Development:
- Communication: conveying messages effectively, friendship building
- Collaboration:
- Responsibility & Ethics:
- Tech Skills:
- Health & Fitness:
How kids will learn
Kids are prompted by bonuses like trophies and tips on how to "level up." As an incentive, they can also see their status compared to their friends' level. Hiring workers offers saving/spending experience; accepting tasks from users reinforces organizational skills. Some games, including one that involves numbered balls adding up to 10, center on simple math. But overall, the games don't offer much helpful educational info. One, for example, says to consider physics when shooting at bricks -- but doesn't explain how it's involved.
How parents can help
- Play some of the site's business management games with your child and talk about the challenges of running a business.
- Keep a written tally of the money your child has earned on the site -- and together determine how much can be spent on hiring employees.
- Help kids find users they know by searching for their username or email address.
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Teen, 14 years old
April 6, 2011
AGE
x_x
I was making an avatar and clicked on a shirt and in 0.1 seconds it flashed my girl avatar with nothing but breats and... NIPPLES! I was so sickened!
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Teen, 13 years old
December 27, 2009
AGE
weird
I tried to do it, and it didnt let me do it! even AFTER i said i was born in 1957, they said i was 2 young!
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Teen, 16 years old
May 21, 2009
AGE
I luv this site and im 14, but it is still something to b cautious about........
i luv this website but u have to b very careful about the chat rooms. ther is no language guard (like on webkinz) so u can type anything! bad words, etc. etc. and its pathetic how many people take advantage of it! people will ask people out, swear, and ask if anyone wants to have sex. and the giving out of personal information is terrible! people are saying how old they are, ther name, even where the live! everything besides the chat rooms is pretty clean tho. the only other thing is they have a few pieces of lenguire in the clothes department, but thats mainly it. i avoid the chat rooms at all costs.
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Teen, 13 years old
May 26, 2009
AGE
Addicting :(
This site is a great site. Its great for meeting new people and just hanging out, ive met some great online people that have become great friends. But it is quite an adiction! ive seen people "quit" and come back a few days later. ive tried to stop playing it but i cant! If u know u wont be on that much or u cant, this isnt a good website. it takes over ur life. Almost anything u want is going to cost money. But overall its a pretty good site, if u can think wisely on it.
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Teen, 15 years old
March 1, 2011
AGE
Bad website for ANYBODY
Weeworld is extremely inappropriate for any age. On weeworld, you can pretty much say or do whatever you want. You can go to different chat rooms and often times see people in the chat rooms having virtual sex, giving out personal contact information,and even ASKING for personal contact information. It can also be very adicting to children. I have a little sister who used to have a weeworld account and spent about six hours a day on the weekends on the website. Eventually my mom made her give it up because this group of people kept on insulting her and the way her avatar looked. Also, many people use extremely profane language because, once again, of weeworld's poor filtering system.
Even if your child is a good responsible person, do not let them go on this website. It is not your child you can't trust, it is the other users.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 22, 2011
AGE
No
I used to go on WeeWorld so much that my Mom was worried that bad things were happing when I was online. People on this website say whatever they want because they found a loop-hole by just typing periods in the middle of letters nothing is blocked. People date on this website sometimes they ask for each others phone numbers or addresses so they can do stuff in the real world. You can chose chest size from small to quite big. People have kids. And you can get bullied too! If you are 1o or older this website is ok but overall this is not a good website for any age.
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Parent of 13 year old
March 12, 2011
AGE
This website has imporoved filter, clothes, etc.
But I would say 13+ is okay.
Make sure your children no website saftey rules.
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Teen, 14 years old
March 18, 2010
AGE
Da best weeworld person
I love weeworld, It is my favorite website, if you make a weeworld add me my weeworld is ilovemesara1998
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Teen, 15 years old
February 12, 2011
AGE
BAD!!!
This website is not good for children. When I told my mom about the content on WeeWorld, she made my little sister stop playing, she made me stop too. Women can choose breast size, with a HUGE option. When women switch shirts their nipples are revealed. This website is fun, though. People can cuss, threaten, hack people, several couples are seen giving out phone numbers and real names, people are kidnapped because many love interests are just adult predators. Some people try to sell products, getting gold and green is ridiculously overpriced. This website is bad. Girls can go around in a bra and underwear, and wear inappropriate outfits, and always have cleavage. Breast shape is emphasized in tight T Shirts. Many people pretend to "do it" or "f" or some people plain out say "have s ex". With a simple space, any word or "sex" can be said.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 16, 2011
AGE
I love this game but kids also lie about thier age and have "sex" call other weemees "sexy" and have sexual interactions with other weemees!
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