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Mokitown.net

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Traffic safety virtual world has filtered chat.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids learn all about traffic safety through games and by roaming around. How do you safely cross the road? How can you make sure motorists see you? What side of the street is safest to ride your bike on?
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    With any virtual world, kids can be ignored -- which can be tough for sensitive kids to understand and accept. Problems aren't handled the same way as they are in the real world.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The open chat is partially monitored and stays on topic and appropriate for tweens.
  • Language:

    The open chat is partially monitored and stays on topic and appropriate for tweens.
  • Consumerism:

    Answering quizzes correctly and playing games wins mobility points, which can buy clothing, hairstyles, and other treats for your avatar. There are no ads on the site, but it is sponsored by DaimlerChrysler.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mokitown.net

Parents need to know that this traffic safety-focused virtual world allows kids to chat with each other using either predetermined responses or through open channels, if they use the points they've earned on the site to purchase a "cell phone." The open chat is partially monitored and stays on topic and appropriate for tweens. Answering quizzes correctly and playing games wins mobility points, which can buy stuff for your avatar. There are no ads on the site, but it is sponsored by DaimlerChrysler.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about chat etiquette, Internet safety, and virtual worlds. What's the best way to approach a new person online? Why would someone be mean to someone he or she never met? What can you say or do if another avatar (or real-life person, for that matter) is mean to you? Why is using words a good way to deal with a conflict?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    man how the hell do u get to the world

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    man how the hell do u get to the world

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A perfect website for everyone

    When I first joined I had lots of fun making new friends and exploring mokitown. It is very good if you want to sign up but are not sure whether you will like it or not so they have this thing where you visit as a guest. Mokitown is good for learning road sense. You can shop for clothes and shoes. You can buy a mobile, skate board, scooter and a bike. What would make it cooler though was if you could buy a car!!! But overall its fantastic.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    uhhhhhhh

    reel boring but pretty fun i geuss....... not that stupid but actually realy stupid!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    NOT APPROPRIATE

    This website is NOT APPROPRIATE. People curse and talk about you-know-what(for those who don't know,it's s*x) Other than that, the websie is a lot of fun.

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