Parents' Guide to

Kidz Bop

By Susan Yudt, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Video site has social networking, lots of ads.

Website http://www.kidzbop.com
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Based on 14 parent reviews

OhHeyGirlll
OhHeyGirlll Parent of 8, 8 and 9-year-old
June 3, 2013
age 18+

Unsafe and Inappropriate!

WAAAY TOO INAPPROPRIATE, Like all other virtual sites, Kids can DATE?! I thought this was a safe site until I found my 8 year old VIRTUALLY dating a "supposedly 12 year old" This is why there is kidnaps and what's even worse is that it's not anyone she knows. I don't think posting pics and movies of THEMSELVES is a good idea, First of all, people can bully for what they look, make fun of the videos, and their real life is BROADCAST all over Kidz Bop like an actual reality show! Again, My 8 year old showed "her audience" our whole house, and her siblings, and she made them explain themselves, Way too dangerous. Kids are very smart though these days, smart enough to pass the filters and they swear, but they spell the words wrong, I saw "beach" which meant the b word, Oh yes and back to the vids... I saw something called "twerk team and more" and they post videos of them twerkin, doing "it", and kissin, and what's even worse is that Kidz Bop didn't ban this and this got many fans, good reviews, and nobody even CARED to ban this! Do not bring your kids here!

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much swearing
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Salebxy
Salebxy Adult
January 26, 2013
age 2+

Uh, I'll type up a plot summary from the very beginning sometime. Until then just wait. And about the introduction section...I knew I was missing something. Thanks. I shall now move this topic to the introduction center now that I have one. Last edited by Somelia (2012-07-16 00:19:07)

Hey TDR guys... I used to be in the original RPG! But then I quit on account of weirdness! But I wanted to sorta join again... so I'm coming here. -wolvesstar97

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What’s It About?

Kids can post videos of themselves singing, playing music, dancing, doing art projects, or just goofing around. Other users can rate their videos and post comments. There's a section of kid-created fan pages on topics ranging from puppies to the Green Bay Packers. The site maintains its own fan pages that promote popular books, established artists, and other people and products. Kids can also play games, enter contests -- and buy lots of stuff.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (14):
Kids say (80):

Love it or hate it, the KIDZ BOP franchise is here to stay, with no small thanks to its website. In addition to hawking its musical wares, the site gives aspiring entertainers a chance to show their stuff -- with mixed results. Some young singers have talent, but most of the videos are more silly than soulful. The abundance of ads can get annoying, especially when users have to watch the same ad before every kid-created video they view. Since posting videos and photos online can be an iffy prospect, parents will appreciate the site's efforts to keep them in the loop when kids submit content.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why posting videos online could be problematic. Would you feel uncomfortable knowing that millions of people are watching you and judging your performance? Would you feel hurt if users rated your video negatively? Parents can also relate this to a conversation about celebrities and the pros and cons of public exposure.

  • Families can also talk about videos that feature kids who say they are "sexy." Is sexiness appropriate for kids that age?

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