Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
This unmonitored online world has real problems.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 16+?
Any Positive Content?
What's It About?
In the virtual world of FAKETOWN.COM, you choose where to live, \"buy\" a plot of land, create your own home, buy and sell items with community members, and even run for mayor -- all this just by using a free animation tool and uploading photos and songs for free (until you want to save them, that is).
Is It Any Good?
The premise may sound like educational fun, but the reality of this unmonitored site is a cluttered landscape with loud music videos, as well as some rude language, suggestive photos, and senseless consumerism. And, it may be confusing for teens that this site uses a mix of avatar-style graphics and real-life video and photos. Parents should spend some time in this fake community before deciding to give some real money to their teen to "live" here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about safety on social networking sites and why a site might not be so safe for young teens even though they're allowed to use it. Our
Website Details
- Genre : Virtual Worlds
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : October 25, 2022
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