Common Sense Media Review
By Conny Coon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Unfiltered, unfettered answers require a huge grain of salt.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 13 parent reviews
Based on 42 kid reviews
Kids say the website can often be amusing with its trolls and absurd questions, but it also presents significant challenges, including inappropriate content, hate speech, and a lack of moderation that makes it a risky place for younger users. While it can occasionally provide helpful answers, the overall experience is marred by numerous issues including spam, impoliteness, and potential exposure to harmful subjects, making it unsuitable for children under 13.
- biased content
- inappropriate questions
- useful for older teens
- prevalent trolling
- poor moderation
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Is It Any Good?
Yahoo! Answers certainly doesn't have all the answers, but it's a decent place to start if you're an adult looking for practical information such as how to wash jeans without shrinking them … or tricks to making meringue. Ask virtually anything, and there's an answer for it. But those few who choose to ask or answer dubious questions about sex, drugs, or violent behaviors turn this site into a not-so-safe place for kids. Just like the worldwide Web itself, there's some useful information to discover, but there's also a lot of questionable fare to wade through.
Online interaction: Sometimes the answers are misguided, angry diatribes posted by people who just want to stir up trouble. Certain categories have more of this type of commentary than others.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
How the Internet has made it possible to seek out answers to virtually any question -- and receive answers almost instantly. Does this feed our desire for instant gratification? How did people find out answers before there was a computer in nearly every home?
Why do some people spend a good deal of time loading inappropriate answers and information into Web sites? Is this a form of bullying?
Why you shouldn't always believe, trust or follow information or advice that is found on Web sites. When it comes to important issues in life, who are better people to turn to? What can these trusted people do to help make sure the Internet is a safer place for kids?
Website Details
- Genre : Social Networking
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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