Wisenhimer (http://www.wisenhimer.com)
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Kids' health site charges for premium content.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this health-focused kids' site provides good information on nutrition, exercise, and related topics. Parents can choose kids' user names and must activate their accounts -- either a free account or a premium membership that costs up to $5 a month. The site frequently prompts kids to upgrade their accounts and also encourages them to email friends about joining (kids can "earn" a free iPod Shuffle if three of their friends sign up for premium accounts). A virtual world with filtered, monitored chat is available to premium members. Kids could feel rejected if their requests to be friends or to chat are ignored.
Educational value:
Through quizzes, games, and other activities, kids learn important information about exercise, nutrition, and other health issues.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Chat is available to premium members; it includes safety filters and live monitoring.
Consumerism:
Premium membership costs up to $5 a month, and kids are frequently prompted to upgrade. Kids can "earn" an iPod Shuffle by getting three of their friends to join.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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WaldoPasture
adult
adult
Subscription site for a social network for children?
I thought the animation was well done but I question the value of a subscription based site that is basically a social network for children. There are much better websites out there with free content.
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TheMelMonster
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How can a health site for kids charge a fee?
I've been to this site several times, and I always come to the same conclusion. Nice introductory animation, but I think charging for health information sends a bad message to kids. Shouldn't everyone have the right to all the health content up front? I understand charging for additional features like creating a character and treehouse, playing certain games, etc, but limiting access to things like parent-child health challenges? That just sends a conflicting message in my opinion. Navigation is also slightly difficult for first time users, especially if you are a parent. Overall, a good attempt, but I think it still needs some work.
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Parka12
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
$24.00! This is awful!
This site is the worst. Don't spend your money on sites like this. It charges too much! You could buy a webkinz with that money, or a ty baby. If you want your kids to know lots about health and things try *://kidshealth.org .
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