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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Safe games feature favorite cartoon characters.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Games for younger kids teach some good things -- like color matching and learning about different animals.
  • Messages:

    Most of the cartoon characters featured on the site are sweet and likeable.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A few games require players to defend themselves against evil characters using weapons like swords.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    No ads or product placement, but the site is definitely a promotion for TV cartoon characters like the Doodlebops and Strawberry Shortcake.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kidstudio

Parents need to know that some of the games on this site are free, but most of them require a subscription. The site is primarily targeted at kids 6 and up, but a "junior" section has easier games and different cartoon characters for kids ages 3-6 (kids under 6 can't access the games in the area for older kids without parental consent). Both areas are safe environments with no outside links or ads, and full participation requires parental consent via email. Chat needs to be enabled by a parent, too, and the site uses a tool that prohibits users from providing personal information or using unapproved language. Some games and areas aren't immediately easy to navigate, and younger kids might need some help.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes some virtual gaming worlds more compelling than others. When you spend time on sites like these, is chat as appealing as the games? Is it easier to chat and make friends with other kids when you're using the identity of your avatar than it is to be yourself with kids you already know? Why or why not? Is it easy for things to be misunderstood while chatting? How can this kind of thing be avoided? How do you feel about sites that have a subscription fee compared to those that are free? Are the games on the ones you have to pay for better than the free ones? Is it better to pay a fee than to be on a site with lots of ads?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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    some make out so i do not know it is like not some thing good for kids and they kus

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

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