Girl Scouts: A World for Girls

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Common Sense Media says

A few fun, safe activities, plus links to buy merchandise.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Girl Scouts: A World for Girls is a safe site for kids. The site also includes links to LMK, a site by Girl Scouts and Windows that features information about online privacy, cyberbullying, and more -- written by teen girls. If they create an account, girls can also post comments -- but nothing appears on the site before moderators approve it.

  • Positive messages4
    Much like the organization, the Girl Scout site emphasizes positivity, learning, and self-empowerment.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    The words that can be entered in the make-your-own-art tool involve pre-determined phrases like "Great job" and "I love you."
  • Consumerism3
    The site is sponsored by the Girl Scouts and most pages feature a link to the online store that sells uniforms, books, and other items.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Very private; girls don't have to register to access site activities. The site includes links to follow the Girl Scouts on Twitter, Facebook, and other sites, but these are optional.
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Is it any good?

 

The general vibe of A WORLD FOR GIRLS is great: Videos show girls
discussing how swimming has taught them endurance, a travel section
showcases trips girls have taken around the world. Girls are generally
encouraged to get out, experience life, learn -- and have fun. The
site also offers activities for three age groups: girls 5-9, 10-12, and
13-17.  Each section's customized content offers girls some fun
options: Younger girls can access an online coloring book, and tweens
will be thrilled with the just-for-fun personality quizzes.

The
site's only real drawback is that there isn't a ton in each section to
do. For example, the 5-9 section only has one activity. However, for
parents who hope their kids will log in some outdoors time, too (which
the Girl Scouts would certainly approve of), that may not be a bad
thing.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about how Girl Scouts are told to be honorable and work hard. Whether or not you're a Girl Scout, how can you work to do both those things in your life?

  • The site features a number of online tools that let you color and draw. How else can you express your creativity on this site -- and offline?

  • The site's travel section showcases how some Girl Scouts have taken trips to faraway places. What kind of things can you learn from traveling to new places? Where would you like to go?

This review was written by Erin Brereton
Kid, 11 years old
May 11, 2011
AGE
4
 
Fine for everyone
It's okay.A bit boring.There isn't any much of games.Well,the site is educational.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 9, 2011
AGE
7
 
Nature
I think they do a great job! Although, I'm not much into the music/star game.
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