iTwixie

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Common Sense Media says

Safe social site appeals to girls' depth and intelligence.
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 this safe, friendly social site encourages tweens to feel good about themselves -- not for being pretty, but for being smart, dedicated, and kind. There are lots of opportunities for girls to learn new things and express themselves creatively. All user-generated content is screened before it's published.

  • The site celebrates friendship, character, and creativity, shifting the focus off of fashion and beauty.
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  • Currently, there are no ads or sponsors.
  • Profiles can only be viewed by registered members. Girls can post comments on other users' profiles, but that function can be disabled. A parent must activate a girl's account via email. (Of course, as with most sites, there's nothing that prevents a girl from entering her own email address.) The site also has some content specifically aimed at parents.

Is it any good?

 

The true spirit of "girl power" is alive and kicking on iTwixie, a cheerfully designed site that lets tweens get a taste of social networking in a safe, positive space. The site offers appealing activities -- like
exchanging friendship bracelets with other iTwixie girls -- as well as a well-rounded range of posts about  nature, sports, puzzles, and more. Members are super friendly and make creative contributions to the site -- including poetry, narrative videos, and recipes. Unlike many tween-targeted sites, iTwixie treats girls as smart, capable young people -- not fashion-crazed consumers. 

Online interaction: Users can create a profile, make friends, and post comments. All content is either pre-scripted or reviewed before it's published. Interactions are friendly and positive.


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This review was written by Susan Yudt
Parent of 7 and 11 year old
May 23, 2010
 
great for 1 year olds
i love it

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Adult
April 9, 2010
 
Powerfully positive for tween girls
iTwixie is full of positive messages for girls from encouraging an active lifestyle to being creative. There are cool features too like the ability to personalize the site with your favorite background. This site reminds girls that true girl power is about being yourself. I wish there were more sites like this out there!

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Kid, 12 years old
March 28, 2010
 
Great site for tween girls
This a great site for girls. It's safe free fun and educcational. Not only that....but it has positive messages. Highly reccomended!

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Kid, 9 years old
July 18, 2010
 
YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IM GOIN ON THERE CUZ NO BOYS YIPPIE!!!!!

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Kid, 11 years old
June 2, 2010
 
FINE
MAKE IT BETTER PEOPLE CAN GET IN TO PEOPLES ACOUNTS

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Kid, 13 years old
June 18, 2010
 
Sends a Postive Message but Girls feel too Comfortable sometimes
i love iTwixie! I'm a member and i think girls can open up. It sends a very good message. They have news about how you can help with these chairtes, and they have these really interesting psycholagy news-for example one article is how a girl's favorite color tells their personality. I also like the movies the girls post. Also the contests are really interesting. Though sometimes i'm supcious because the girls i think feel too comfortable they tell their age, first name , annd where they live. Also the twixing they now have i'm sorta confused because you have tro pay to talk girls you across the U.S. you don't know. But other than that i love it!

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Parent
May 10, 2010
 
iTwixie is the ultimate site for tween girls because it's all about what tween girls are all about!
I'm all about iTwixie - it's a wonderful place for girls to try new things, express themselves and get positive feedback from their peers all over the world. iTwixie rocks!

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Kid, 11 years old
November 7, 2010
 
umm
hate it

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Kid, 10 years old
July 25, 2011
 
It's a great website - it brings out the best in tween girls!
This is a great website! Tween girls can talk about music, games, I could go on. And guess what? NO BULLIES! This is the best website for tween girls like me.

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Kid, 12 years old
September 4, 2010
 
Zip code?
I like this website, but why do they need my zip code? That's to privet. I'm not signing up.

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This review was written by Susan Yudt
This review was written by Susan Yudt

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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