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

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Web zine for teen girls could use some updates.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Although somewhat out of date, the articles cover teen issues with a lot of common sense.

  • Messages:

    Emphasis on developing a positive body image and being yourself.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Articles and advice about dating and boys.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Ads targeting moms promote grocery stores, discount stores, family restaurants, cosmetics, and baby care products. The shopping section of the site has links to Amazon.com.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About GirlZone

Parents need to know that this somewhat dated Web zine for girls offers articles on health, beauty, fitness, fashion, money, life, and more. There's a strong emphasis on developing a positive body image, and there's nothing on the site you wouldn't want your kid to see. The site is part of the SheKnows.com family of Web sites, for which moms are a primary target. Advertisers on the site are targeting moms, too, with ads for cosmetics, family restaurants, grocery stores, and snack foods. The ads are the same ones you'll see on other sites on the network, such as PregnancyandBaby.com and FamilyCorner.com.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    natashak
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0
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    perfect for ages 2 andup

    This page stinks and is boring

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    natashak
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
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    perfect for anyone

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Toad22222
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

    Perfect for teens

    Boring but useful. Some ### for bad words and spelling errors, though,

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Prissy_g
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

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    • Positive messages

    Boring

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    shmulik98
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
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